Meaning ofsuck upin English

Verb

1. to flatter someone excessively; seek personal gain
   The employee tried to suck up to the boss by constantly praising him.
   Synonyms:

   brown-nosebootlickfawncoddleingratiate
   Antonyms:

   offendalienateantagonizeinsultdisplease
2. to try to win favor (by flattering)
   The politician's aides accused him of trying to suck up to the wealthy donors.
   Synonyms:

   brown-nosecurry favoringratiatekowtowfawn
   Antonyms:

   offendalienateantagonizeinsultdisplease
3. to absorb fluid
   The paper towel was used to suck up the spilled juice on the floor.
   Synonyms:

   absorbsoak uptake inimbibeingest
   Antonyms:

   emitexudesecretereleaseexpel