honey up
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make (something) sweet, pleasant or agreeable.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She honeyed up her voice.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To cajole, suck up to or sweet-talk (someone).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Làm chiều lòng, nịnh bợ hoặc nói ngọt với (ai đó)
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Register: dated, informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “honey up” mean?
To make (something) sweet, pleasant or agreeable.
Is “honey up” formal or informal?
honey up is generally informal.