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but·ter up
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Princeton's WordNet
butter up, brown-noseverb
flatter with the intention of getting something
Wiktionary
butter upverb
To flatter, especially with the intent of personal gain.
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butter up
"Butter up" is an idiomatic expression that refers to the act of flattering, praising, or doing nice things for someone, often excessively or insincerely, usually in order to gain favor, approval, or personal advantage from them. It originates from the smooth, accommodating way butter spreads, symbolizing a person's self-serving attempts to "smooth" their way into someone's good graces.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of butter up in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of butter up in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- تملقArabic
- ласкаяBulgarian
- fer lo bus, afalagarCatalan, Valencian
- mazat med okolo hubyCzech
- schmeichelnGerman
- lisonjear, hacer el buz, hacer la pelotaSpanish
- imarrellaFinnish
- flatterFrench
- adularInterlingua
- lusingareItalian
- 諂う, お世辞を言うJapanese
- 아첨하다Korean
- кошамат кылуу, сооротуу, көңүл көтөрүү, бөйпөңдөө, жасакерденүү, май төшөө, жагуу, кошаматтанууKyrgyz
- vleienDutch
- smiskeNorwegian
- bajularPortuguese
- льстить, умасливатьRussian
- smickraSwedish
- పొగడు, ఉబ్బించు, ఉబ్బివేయుTelugu
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