Bahasa Melayu
butter
English
butter up, flatter, cajole
To butter up means to praise someone in order to get favour or help.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia cuba mengampu ketuanya supaya diberi peluang lebih baik.
He tried to flatter his boss in order to get a better opportunity.
Jangan puji saya berlebihan hanya untuk mendapatkan apa yang kamu mahu.
Don’t praise me too much just to get what you want.
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What does “butter up” mean in Malay?
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ampu, puji
It means to flatter someone, usually to gain advantage.
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