honey up en · VERB
Meanings
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(figuratively, informal) To make (something) sweet, pleasant or agreeable.
She honeyed up her voice.
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(dated, figuratively, informal) To cajole, suck up to or sweet-talk (someone).
He honeys up his boss.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| honeys up | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| honeying up | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| honeyed up | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| honeyed up | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Synonyms
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