Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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mop up | Yes | No | Yes | No |
suck up | No | No | Yes | No |
mop up (noun) | suck up (noun) |
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a concluding action |
mop up (verb) | suck up (verb) |
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finish a task completely | try to gain favor by cringing or flattering |
defeat thoroughly | take in, also metaphorically |
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop | ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior |