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cupboard love

 

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Noun cupboard love has 1 sense
  1. cupboard love - a show of affection motivated by selfishness
    --1 is a kind of
    kindness, benignity

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Cupboard Love

Definition:

Cupboard love refers to a superficial or insincere display of affection or love, which is motivated by the desire for food, treats, or other material benefits.

Examples:

As a noun:

  • She only shows him cupboard love whenever she wants something from him.
  • Don't fall for his cupboard love; he's only interested in what you can provide for him.

As a verb phrase:

  • The children quickly cupboaard loved their grandmother when she offered them candy.
  • He tends to cupboard love everyone around, using his charm to manipulate them into doing his bidding.

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