Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Suck Up

• (verb) try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
• (verb) take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
• (verb) ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman"

Synonyms of Suck Up

• Absorb
• Suck
• Imbibe
• Soak Up
• Sop Up
• Draw
• Take In
• Take Up
• Cozy Up
• Cotton Up
• Shine Up
• Play Up
• Sidle Up
• Fawn
• Toady
• Truckle
• Bootlick
• Kowtow
• Kotow

Antonyms of Suck Up

Homophones of Suck Up