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Term: Buttering someone

Part of Speech: Verb (Transitive)

Sense: To flatter or compliment someone excessively or insincerely in order to gain favor or obtain something from them.

Sample Sentences:

1. She always buttered her boss to secure a promotion.
2. He was buttering up the judges in hopes of winning the competition.
3. The salesman tried buttering me, but I didn't fall for it.

Usage:

This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It implies praising or flattering someone with the intention of gaining an advantage or favor. It can be used to describe someone's actions or behaviors towards others.

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