einschmeicheln

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German

Etymology

ein- +‎ schmeicheln

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃmaɪ̯çəln/,
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Verb

einschmeicheln (weak, third-person singular present schmeichelt ein, past tense schmeichelte ein, past participle eingeschmeichelt, auxiliary haben)

  1. (reflexive) to ingratiate oneself (get favor through flattery)
    Synonym: bauchpinseln
    Er versucht, sich beim Chef einzuschmeicheln.
    He’s trying to ingratiate himself with the boss.

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