English · Phrasal verb Attested

suck up

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To absorb (fluid).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hấp thụ chất lỏng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The dry soil sucked up water like a sponge.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To adulate or flatter (someone) excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nịnh bợ hoặc tán dương ai đó quá mức

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Sources & notes

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To fellate (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quan hệ tình dục bằng miệng

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Sources & notes

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

What does “suck up” mean?

To absorb (fluid).

Is “suck up” formal or informal?

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