suck up

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (Phrasal Verb) : To try to gain favor or approval from someone, especially a superior, through excessive flattery, subservience, or obsequious behavior. This usage carries a strong negative connotation of insincerity and self-serving motives. To absorb or draw in a liquid or, metaphorically, an abstract quality. This is a more literal, physical meaning, often used informally. Ex...