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  2. Sycophancy - Wikipedia

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    The word sycophant entered the English and French languages in the mid-16th century, and originally had the same meaning in English and French (sycophante) as in Greek, a false accuser. Today, in Greek and French it retains the original meaning. [11] The meaning in English has changed over time, however, and came to mean an insincere flatterer.

  3. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    Words with specific British English meanings that have different meanings in American and/or additional meanings common to both languages (e.g. pants, cot) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in American and British English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different meaning).

  4. Suck Up to Your Boss Without Being Obvious - AOL

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    CareerBuilder.com We all do it: release an extra snicker at a joke, give a casual compliment or have the inclination to agree. We all like to hand the boss a little extra attention, secretly ...

  5. Hokkien profanity - Wikipedia

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    literal meaning English translation Notes khàu: 哭 to cry khàu iau: 哭枵 to cry for hunger 哭 (khau 3) means to cry, and 枵 (iau 1) means hunger. khàu pē: 哭爸 to cry for father 哭 (khau 3) means to cry, and 爸 (pe 7) means father. – Lān – Pe̍h-ōe-jī Hàn-jī literal meaning English translation Notes lān: 𡳞 male ...

  6. 3 Reasons NOT To Suck Up To The Boss - AOL

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    By Adam Alvarado The brown-noser.The behind-kisser.The groveler. You know who I'm talking about. There's always one, isn't

  7. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says sucking up to your boss won ... - AOL

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    Sucking up to them won’t do the trick, says Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in ...

  8. List of words having different meanings in American and ...

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    (ring up) *to total up a customer's purchases on a cash register: rise (increase) an increase in wages (US: raise) an increase in amount, value, price, etc. roach The assembled filter tip of a marijuana joint Fish including members of the family Cyprinidae: Cockroach (colloquial). The extinguished remnants of a marijuana joint roast

  9. Hooker with a Penis - Wikipedia

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    "Hooker with a Penis" is a song by American rock band Tool.It was released on September 17, 1996, as the seventh track of their second studio album, Ænima.The song is the shortest non-segue track on the album and one of its heaviest; lyrically, it is uncharacteristically straightforward, in contrast to the band's more progressive works.