English · Phrasal verb Attested

play up to

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To try to gain favour with by flattery.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thử giành sự yêu thích bằng cách xu nịnh

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “play up to” mean?

To try to gain favour with by flattery.

Is “play up to” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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