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/ˈbʌtər ʌp/ · but·ter·up
verb
- To flatter or try to win someone over, especially in order to gain an advantage or favor. The politician took every opportunity to butter up the voters before the election.
- To make someone feel more comfortable or at ease, often by being overly friendly or flattering. She tried to butter up her new boss by bringing him his favorite coffee every morning.
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Did you know? The phrase 'butter up' has been used in various forms of media, including literature and film, to describe the act of flattering or trying to win someone over. In the 1990s, the phrase gained popularity in the context of workplace politics and office relationships.