/lam-bo-ne-AR/
To flatter excessively in order to gain favors or look good at all costs. In Venezuela and Colombia, 'lambonear' is the art of the suck-up — always ready to applaud whoever is in power.
Example
"He's always sucking up to the boss and they're already promoting him."
"Don't suck up so hard — your agenda is way too obvious."
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/lam-bo-ne-AR/
To flatter excessively in order to gain favors or look good at all costs. In Venezuela and Colombia, 'lambonear' is the art of the suck-up — always ready to applaud whoever is in power.
Example
"He's always sucking up to the boss and they're already promoting him."
"Don't suck up so hard — your agenda is way too obvious."
Word family
Regional synonyms: