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चापलूसी

chaplusi
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Explication चापलूसी in your Level:
At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word Chāplūsī often, but it is helpful to know that it means 'bad praise.' In Hindi, when you like something, you say 'Achha hai' (It is good). But if someone says 'Achha hai' just to get a chocolate or a toy, and they don't really mean it, that is Chāplūsī. A1 learners should focus on the basic idea: Praise is good, but Chāplūsī is fake praise. You can remember it as 'saying nice things to get what you want.' You will mostly see this used with the word 'karna' (to do). For example, 'Don't do flattery' would be 'Chaaplusi mat karo.' It's a feminine word, so we use 'ki' with it. At this stage, just think of it as the opposite of being honest about what you think. If you like a teacher, you give them a flower - that is nice. If you give a teacher a flower only because you want more marks, that is starting to look like Chāplūsī! Even at this basic level, understanding that Hindi has a special word for 'fake praise' helps you understand Indian culture, where being honest and having self-respect is very important.
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At the A2 level, you can start using Chāplūsī in simple sentences about work or school. You should know that it's a feminine noun. This means you say 'Uski chaaplusi' (his/her flattery). You should also learn the word for the person who does this: 'Chaaplūs.' A common sentence at this level would be 'He is a flatterer' (Wo chaaplūs hai). You might hear this word in cartoons or simple stories where a clever animal flatters a king to avoid being eaten. For example, a fox might do Chāplūsī to a lion. At A2, you should be able to distinguish between 'Tareef' (genuine praise) and Chāplūsī (fake praise). If someone is being 'too nice,' you might suspect Chāplūsī. You can also learn the common phrase 'Makkhan lagana,' which is like saying 'buttering someone up.' While Chāplūsī is the 'dictionary word,' 'Makkhan lagana' is what people actually say to their friends. Try to use 'Chaaplusi mat karo' (Don't flatter) when a friend is trying to get you to do their homework! This level is about moving from simple 'good/bad' to understanding the intent behind the words people use.
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At the B1 level, you should be able to use Chāplūsī to describe social and professional dynamics. This is the level where you understand that Chāplūsī is often a tool for 'career growth' in some environments. You can use it in sentences like 'He got the job because of flattery, not talent' (Usey talent ki wajah se nahi, chaaplusi ki wajah se naukri mili). You should also be comfortable with the feminine grammar of the word. At B1, you can start using it to express your opinion on politics or office culture. You will recognize that the word has a strong negative 'flavor.' If you call someone a 'Chaaplūs,' you are not just describing them; you are criticizing them. You can also start using related words like 'Khushāmad' (persuasive flattery). Understanding the nuance that Chāplūsī is often done to someone 'above' you in a hierarchy (like a boss or a leader) is key. You can also use the word to describe 'yes-men' in a group. For a B1 learner, the goal is to use this word to talk about why people behave the way they do in social situations. It's about the 'social strategy' behind the language.
At the B2 level, you should have a nuanced understanding of Chāplūsī and its role in Indian society. You can discuss the 'Chaaplūs culture' in organizations and how it affects productivity. You should be able to use the word in complex sentence structures, such as 'The culture of flattery is a hurdle in the path of honest workers' (Chaaplusi ki sanskriti imaandaar karmchariyon ke raaste mein ek bada hai). At this level, you can also explore the literary use of the word. You might read news articles that use the word to critique the relationship between the media and the government. You should also be familiar with more intense idioms like 'Talve chaatna' (to lick boots) and know when they are appropriate (mostly in very informal or angry contexts). You can compare Chāplūsī with 'Ji-huzuri' (being a yes-man) and explain the difference: Chāplūsī is active and verbal, while 'Ji-huzuri' is more about a submissive attitude. B2 learners should be able to use this word to have a deep conversation about ethics, integrity, and the pressures of hierarchy in the workplace.
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At the C1 level, you should be able to use Chāplūsī and its more formal counterpart Chātukāritā interchangeably depending on the register. You can use Chātukāritā in formal essays or speeches. You should understand the historical and psychological roots of sycophancy in the Indian context, perhaps referencing the 'Darbaari' (courtly) traditions where poets and advisors survived by flattering the King. You can analyze how Chāplūsī manifests in modern 'digital' forms, like 'social media sycophancy' where people praise influencers for clout. Your vocabulary should include terms like 'Lallo-chappo' (another regional/informal term for flattery). At C1, you can use the word to write satire or critical reviews. You should be able to detect subtle Chāplūsī in a text—where the praise is so polished that it almost sounds genuine, but the underlying motive is clear. You can discuss how the lack of meritocracy in certain systems fuels the need for Chāplūsī. This level is about using the word as a lens to analyze power, psychology, and social structures in the Hindi-speaking world.
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At the C2 level, you have a masterly grasp of Chāplūsī. You can use it to engage in high-level intellectual debates about the sociology of language. You might explore how the Persian roots of the word reflect historical shifts in Indian power structures. You can use the word in highly sophisticated ways, perhaps in poetry or advanced literary criticism, to describe the 'erosion of the soul' that comes from constant sycophancy. You are comfortable with all synonyms—from the most vulgar slang to the most elevated Sanskritized terms like 'Stuti-gaan' (hymns of praise, often used sarcastically to mean flattery). You can explain to others how Chāplūsī is not just a word but a social phenomenon that has its own etiquette and 'rules' in certain circles. You can write a full-length satire in the style of Harishankar Parsai, using Chāplūsī as the central theme. For a C2 speaker, the word is a flexible tool that can be used to convey anything from a light-hearted joke to a devastating social critique, all while maintaining perfect grammatical and cultural precision.
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चापलूसी en 30 secondes

  • Chāplūsī is the Hindi word for insincere flattery or sycophancy, used mostly in negative contexts.
  • It is a feminine noun and is almost always paired with the verb 'karna' (to do).
  • Socially, it is seen as a sign of low self-respect and manipulative intent for personal gain.
  • Commonly heard in offices and politics to describe 'yes-men' or those 'buttering up' superiors.

The Hindi word चापलूसी (Chāplūsī) is a noun that translates most accurately to 'flattery' or 'sycophancy' in English. However, in the cultural landscape of India, it carries a weightier, often more pejorative connotation than simple praise. It describes the act of giving excessive, insincere compliments or performing subservient actions to gain favor, especially from someone in a position of power like a boss, a political leader, or a wealthy relative. While the English word 'flattery' can sometimes be harmless or even playful, Chāplūsī almost always implies a lack of integrity on the part of the speaker and a sense of manipulation. It is the art of 'buttering someone up' with the specific intent of personal gain, often at the expense of the truth.

The Nuance of Intent
Unlike 'Prashansa' (praise), which is genuine and earned, Chāplūsī is fundamentally transactional. If you tell your friend they look good because they actually do, that is praise. If you tell your boss their mediocre idea is a stroke of genius just to get a promotion, that is Chāplūsī.

आजकल दफ्तरों में काम से ज़्यादा चापलूसी चलती है। (Nowadays, flattery works more than hard work in offices.)

The word is frequently used in professional and political contexts. In Indian politics, the term 'Chaaplūs' (the person who flatters) is often used to describe party workers who blindly follow a leader. In a corporate setting, it refers to 'yes-men' who never disagree with the management. The word evokes an image of someone who has abandoned their self-respect to climb a social or professional ladder. It is often paired with the verb 'karna' (to do), making the phrase चापलूसी करना.

Social Perception
In middle-class Indian values, being a 'Chaaplūs' is considered a character flaw. It is seen as the opposite of 'Imaandari' (honesty) and 'Swabhimaan' (self-respect). When someone is accused of Chāplūsī, it is a sharp critique of their character.

मुझे तुम्हारी चापलूसी की ज़रूरत नहीं है, सच बताओ। (I don't need your flattery, tell me the truth.)

Historically, the word has roots in Persian, where 'Chāplūs' referred to someone who licks the feet or is overly submissive. This visual remains in the Hindi idiom 'Talve chaatna' (to lick soles), which is a more vulgar and intense version of Chāplūsī. In modern Hindi, while 'Talve chaatna' is an insult, Chāplūsī is a standard term used in news, literature, and daily conversation to describe the behavior of gaining favor through insincerity.

Synonymous Idioms
Commonly, people use the phrase 'Makkhan lagana' (applying butter) as a colloquial synonym for Chāplūsī. While 'Makkhan lagana' sounds a bit lighter and can be used among friends, Chāplūsī remains the formal and more critical term.

मंत्री जी के चारों ओर चापलूसी करने वालों की भीड़ लगी रहती है। (A crowd of flatterers always surrounds the minister.)

In summary, Chāplūsī is more than just a compliment; it is a strategic social behavior characterized by insincerity. It is a word you will hear in every Bollywood movie involving a corrupt office or a royal court, and it remains a vital term for understanding power dynamics in Hindi-speaking societies.

सच्चे दोस्त कभी चापलूसी नहीं करते, वे कड़वा सच बोलते हैं। (True friends never flatter; they speak the bitter truth.)

Using चापलूसी (Chāplūsī) correctly in a sentence requires understanding its grammatical role as a feminine noun and its typical pairing with the verb 'karna' (to do). You don't just 'say' flattery; you 'do' flattery in Hindi. This section explores various sentence structures, from simple everyday remarks to complex professional critiques.

The Basic 'Karna' Construction
The most common way to use this word is by combining it with 'karna'. Example: 'Wo apne boss ki chaaplusi karta hai' (He flatters his boss). Note that the person being flattered is followed by the post-position 'ki' because Chāplūsī is feminine.

उसे चापलूसी करके प्रमोशन मिला। (He got a promotion by doing flattery.)

When you want to describe the quality of the flattery, you can add adjectives. Common adjectives include 'sasti' (cheap), 'andhi' (blind), or 'khuli' (open/obvious). For instance, 'Sasti chaaplusi' refers to very obvious and low-level sycophancy that everyone can see through. 'Andhi chaaplusi' refers to following someone so blindly that you praise even their mistakes.

Using it as a Subject
You can also use Chāplūsī as the subject of a sentence to discuss it as a concept. Example: 'Chaaplusi se kisi ka bhala nahi hota' (Flattery doesn't benefit anyone in the long run).

ज़्यादा चापलूसी सेहत के लिए हानिकारक है। (Too much flattery is injurious to health - used sarcastically.)

In formal or academic Hindi, you might encounter the word Chaaplūsī in discussions about organizational behavior or political science. Here, it is often contrasted with 'Yogyata' (merit). A common sentence might be: 'Prashashan mein chaaplusi ke liye koi jagah nahi honi chahiye' (There should be no place for sycophancy in administration).

Negative Imperatives
If you want to tell someone to stop flattering you, you say: 'Meri chaaplusi band karo' (Stop flattering me) or 'Mujhe chaaplusi pasand nahi hai' (I don't like flattery).

क्या तुम अपनी चापलूसी बंद करोगे? (Will you stop your flattery?)

Finally, consider the passive or descriptive use. 'Chaaplusi bhara' (filled with flattery) can describe an email, a speech, or a letter. 'Uska bhashan chaaplusi se bhara tha' (His speech was full of flattery). This is a great way to use the word as a modifier for other nouns.

उसने एक चापलूसी भरा पत्र लिखा। (He wrote a letter filled with flattery.)

By mastering these patterns, you can express complex social observations in Hindi. Whether you are criticizing a colleague or analyzing a political talk show, Chāplūsī is your go-to word for describing the insincere pursuit of favor.

You will encounter चापलूसी (Chāplūsī) in a variety of real-world contexts in India, ranging from high-stakes political debates to casual office gossip and even classic Hindi literature. Understanding these contexts will help you grasp the 'vibe' of the word beyond its dictionary definition.

The Corporate Watercooler
In Indian offices, this is perhaps the most common place to hear the word. Employees often complain about a 'favorite' colleague who gets ahead not by skill, but by Chāplūsī. You might hear: 'Rahul toh din bhar manager ki chaaplusi karta rehta hai' (Rahul keeps flattering the manager all day long).

बिना चापलूसी के इस कंपनी में तरक्की मुश्किल है। (Progress is difficult in this company without flattery.)

Political news is another major source. Journalists and opposition leaders frequently use Chāplūsī to describe the behavior of party members toward their 'High Command.' In prime-time debates, you might hear an anchor ask, 'Kya yeh samman hai ya sirf chaaplusi?' (Is this respect or just flattery?). The word is used here to question the authenticity of political loyalty.

Bollywood and Pop Culture
Bollywood movies, especially those set in corporate offices or historical courts (Darbaars), use this word extensively. In a 'Darbaar' setting, the 'Chaaplūs' is a stock character—the sneaky advisor who whispers sweet lies into the King's ear to get what they want.

फिल्मों में विलेन के पास हमेशा एक चापलूसी करने वाला चमचा होता है। (In movies, the villain always has a flattery-doing sidekick/spoon.)

Social media and opinion pieces also use this word to criticize public figures who seem to be sucking up to those in power. If a celebrity tweets something overly positive about a controversial policy, the comments section will likely be filled with accusations of Chāplūsī. It is a tool for social accountability, used to call out perceived insincerity.

Educational Contexts
Even in schools and colleges, students might use it to describe an 'apple-polisher' who tries to get extra marks by being overly nice to the teacher. 'Teacher ki chaaplusi karke marks laye ho?' (Did you get marks by flattering the teacher?) is a common taunt among peers.

वह अपनी चापलूसी की वजह से पूरी क्लास में बदनाम है। (He is notorious in the whole class because of his flattery.)

In literature, especially satire (Vyangya), Chāplūsī is a central theme. Renowned Hindi satirists like Harishankar Parsai have written extensively about how sycophancy destroys institutions. Reading such satires provides a deep dive into the psychological and social impacts of this behavior in Indian society.

When learners start using चापलूसी (Chāplūsī), they often run into issues regarding its gender, its verb pairing, and its socio-cultural 'weight.' Avoiding these mistakes will make your Hindi sound more natural and precise.

Mistake 1: Incorrect Gender Association
The most common grammatical error is treating Chāplūsī as a masculine noun. It is feminine. You must use feminine adjectives and possessive pronouns with it. Saying 'Mera chaaplusi' is wrong; it must be 'Meri chaaplusi'. Saying 'Bura chaaplusi' is wrong; it must be 'Buri chaaplusi'.

❌ गलत: उसका चापलूसी बहुत खराब है।
✅ सही: उसकी चापलूसी बहुत खराब है।

Another mistake is confusing the noun Chāplūsī (the act) with the adjective Chaaplūs (the person). You cannot say 'He is a Chaaplusi.' You must say 'He is a Chaaplūs' (वह चापलूस है) or 'He does Chaaplusi' (वह चापलूसी करता है). This is similar to the difference between 'flattery' and 'flatterer' in English.

Mistake 2: Using the Wrong Verb
Learners often try to translate 'to flatter' directly and might try to use verbs like 'bolna' (to speak). However, in Hindi, you 'do' (karna) flattery. Using 'bolna' or 'kehna' with Chāplūsī sounds very unnatural to native speakers.

❌ गलत: वह चापलूसी बोल रहा है।
✅ सही: वह चापलूसी कर रहा है।

A subtle mistake is failing to use the correct post-position for the person being flattered. You must use 'ki' after the person's name. For example, 'Mohan ki chaaplusi' (Flattery of Mohan). Beginners often forget this 'ki' or use 'ka', which again violates the gender agreement of the word.

Mistake 3: Overusing the word
Because Chāplūsī is a strong word, using it in a lighthearted situation can make you sound overly aggressive or cynical. If a friend is just being extra nice to get a favor, using 'Makkhan kyon laga rahe ho?' (Why are you applying butter?) is much more appropriate than accusing them of Chāplūsī.

उसने मेरी इतनी चापलूसी की कि मुझे शर्म आ गई। (He flattered me so much that I felt ashamed.)

Hindi is rich in vocabulary for social interactions, and there are several words that are similar to चापलूसी (Chāplūsī). Choosing the right one depends on the level of formality and the intensity of the flattery you want to describe.

1. खुशामद (Khushāmad)
This word is of Urdu origin and is very close to Chāplūsī. However, Khushāmad often has a slightly more 'pleading' or 'persuasive' tone. It's the kind of flattery you do when you really need someone to agree to something. It's slightly more formal than Chāplūsī.
2. मक्खनबाज़ी (Makkhanbāzī)
Literally 'buttering', this is the colloquial and slang version of Chāplūsī. It is used frequently among friends and in informal office settings. It sounds less like a character assassination and more like a playful jab at someone's behavior.

ज़्यादा मक्खनबाज़ी मत करो, मैं तुम्हें छुट्टी नहीं दूँगा। (Don't do too much buttering, I won't give you a leave.)

When you move into more formal or high-level Hindi, you might encounter चाटुकारिता (Chātukāritā). This is the 'academic' or 'literary' version of Chāplūsī. It is often used in political analysis or historical texts to describe the culture of sycophancy in a ruler's court. It sounds much heavier and more serious than the other terms.

3. जी-हुज़ूरी (Jī-Huzūrī)
This refers specifically to the act of saying 'Yes, sir' (Ji Huzoor) to everything. It describes a 'yes-man' culture where no one dares to disagree. While Chāplūsī involves active praise, Ji-Huzūrī is more about passive submission and lack of independent thought.

उसे आज़ाद ख्यालात पसंद हैं, जी-हुज़ूरी नहीं। (He likes independent thoughts, not 'yes-man-ism'.)

On the opposite end, if you want to be very harsh, you can use idioms like 'Talve chaatna' (licking soles) or 'Poochh hilaana' (wagging the tail). These are highly insulting and compare the flatterer to a dog or a slave. Use these only if you are prepared for a serious confrontation!

Summary Table
  • प्रशंसा (Prashansā): Positive, Earned, Sincere.
  • चापलूसी (Chāplūsī): Negative, Manipulative, Insincere.
  • मक्खन (Makkhan): Casual, Slang, often playful.
  • चाटुकारिता (Chātukāritā): Formal, Literary, Political.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

In many Indian languages, the word for a flatterer is 'Chamcha' (spoon). This is because a spoon is always in the bowl but never tastes the food, much like a sycophant who is always around power but never truly possesses it.

Guide de prononciation

UK /t͡ʃɑːp.luː.siː/
US /t͡ʃɑp.lu.si/
Primary stress is on the first syllable 'Chāp'.
Rime avec
Jasoosi (Spying) Masoosi (Feeling - rare) Manoosi (Gloominess) Fanoosi (Relating to a chandelier) Maayoosi (Disappointment) Khusoosi (Special) Dastoori (Customary) Mazboori (Compulsion)
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing 'Ch' as 'Sh' (Shaaplusi).
  • Shortening the 'aa' to a schwa (Chaplusi).
  • Treating it as masculine (Mera Chaaplusi).
  • Misplacing the stress on the 'lu' syllable.
  • Failing to aspirate the 'ch' sufficiently.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

The word is common in newspapers and literature, easy to recognize once learned.

Écriture 4/5

Requires correct gender agreement and verb pairing (karna).

Expression orale 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward, but cultural context is key.

Écoute 3/5

Frequently used in movies and news, easy to pick up.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

तारीफ झूठ काम करना अच्छा

Apprends ensuite

चाटुकारिता खुशामद ईमानदारी योग्यता स्वार्थ

Avancé

अंधभक्ति धूर्तता कृतघ्नता स्वाभिमान विवेक

Grammaire à connaître

Feminine Noun Agreement

उसकी (F) चापलूसी (F) अच्छी (F) नहीं है।

Compound Verb with 'Karna'

वह चापलूसी करता (Verb) है।

Post-position 'Ki' for Possession

अमित 'की' चापलूसी (Amits flattery).

Adjective Formation

चापलूसी 'भरा' पत्र (A letter full of flattery).

Noun to Adjective (Agent)

चापलूसी (Noun) -> चापलूस (Adjective/Person).

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1

चापलूसी मत करो।

Don't do flattery.

Simple imperative sentence with 'mat' for prohibition.

2

वह बहुत चापलूसी करता है।

He does a lot of flattery.

Present indefinite tense with 'karta hai'.

3

मुझे चापलूसी पसंद नहीं है।

I don't like flattery.

Use of 'pasand' with 'nahi' to express dislike.

4

क्या यह चापलूसी है?

Is this flattery?

Simple interrogative sentence.

5

अच्छी बातें करो, चापलूसी नहीं।

Say good things, not flattery.

Contrast using 'nahi'.

6

वह चापलूस है।

He is a flatterer.

Noun 'Chaaplūs' used as an adjective/identity.

7

तुम उसकी चापलूसी क्यों करते हो?

Why do you flatter him?

Interrogative with 'kyon'.

8

यह सब चापलूसी है।

This is all flattery.

Use of 'sab' (all) for emphasis.

1

बॉस की चापलूसी करना अच्छी बात नहीं है।

Flattering the boss is not a good thing.

Gerund-like use of 'karna' as the subject.

2

वह चापलूसी करके काम निकाल लेता है।

He gets his work done by flattering.

Use of 'karke' (by doing) to show means.

3

मेरी चापलूसी करने से कोई फायदा नहीं होगा।

There will be no benefit from flattering me.

Future tense 'hoga' with 'fayda' (benefit).

4

सब जानते हैं कि वह चापलूसी कर रहा है।

Everyone knows that he is flattering.

Compound sentence with 'ki' (that).

5

चापलूसी छोड़ो और मेहनत करो।

Leave flattery and work hard.

Imperative with two verbs: 'chhodo' and 'karo'.

6

उसकी बातों में सिर्फ चापलूसी थी।

There was only flattery in his words.

Past tense 'thi' agreeing with feminine 'chaaplusi'.

7

क्या तुम मुझे चापलूस समझते हो?

Do you think I am a flatterer?

Use of 'samajhte ho' (do you consider/think).

8

चापलूसी से दूर रहना चाहिए।

One should stay away from flattery.

Use of 'chahiye' (should) for advice.

1

आजकल दफ्तरों में चापलूसी एक आम बात हो गई है।

Nowadays, flattery has become a common thing in offices.

Present perfect 'ho gayi hai' with feminine agreement.

2

उसने चापलूसी के दम पर यह पद हासिल किया है।

He has achieved this position on the strength of flattery.

Phrase 'ke dam par' (on the strength of).

3

सच्चे दोस्त कभी चापलूसी नहीं करते।

True friends never flatter.

Universal truth in present indefinite.

4

मुझे उसकी चापलूसी भरी बातें बिल्कुल पसंद नहीं आईं।

I didn't like his flattery-filled words at all.

Adjective 'chaaplusi bhari' (filled with flattery).

5

चापलूसी करने वालों से सावधान रहना चाहिए।

One should be careful of those who flatter.

Use of 'walon' to denote a category of people.

6

राजनीति में चापलूसी बहुत गहराई तक फैली हुई है।

In politics, flattery is spread very deeply.

Passive descriptive 'fayli hui hai'.

7

उसने अपने स्वार्थ के लिए चापलूसी का सहारा लिया।

He took the help of flattery for his own self-interest.

Phrase 'ka sahara liya' (took support/help of).

8

अगर तुम चापलूसी करोगे, तो लोग तुम्हें गंभीरता से नहीं लेंगे।

If you flatter, people will not take you seriously.

Conditional sentence 'agar... toh'.

1

चापलूसी की संस्कृति किसी भी संगठन की प्रगति को रोक सकती है।

The culture of flattery can stop the progress of any organization.

Use of 'sakti hai' (can) for possibility/ability.

2

वह अपनी योग्यता से ज़्यादा अपनी चापलूसी के लिए जाना जाता है।

He is known more for his flattery than for his merit.

Comparison using 'se zyada' (more than).

3

लेखक ने समाज में व्याप्त चापलूसी पर तीखा प्रहार किया है।

The author has made a sharp attack on the flattery prevalent in society.

Present perfect with 'teekha prahaar' (sharp attack).

4

बिना किसी शर्म के चापलूसी करना उसकी पुरानी आदत है।

Flattering without any shame is his old habit.

Phrase 'bina kisi sharm ke' (without any shame).

5

अंधभक्ति और चापलूसी के बीच एक बहुत पतली रेखा होती है।

There is a very thin line between blind devotion and flattery.

Noun phrase 'ke beech' (between).

6

उसने अपनी चापलूसी की कला से सबको मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।

He mesmerized everyone with his art of flattery (used sarcastically).

Sarcastic use of 'kala' (art).

7

चापलूसी के इस माहौल में सच बोलना मुश्किल हो गया है।

In this atmosphere of flattery, speaking the truth has become difficult.

Locative 'is mahol mein' (in this atmosphere).

8

क्या आपको नहीं लगता कि यह सिर्फ एक सस्ती चापलूसी है?

Don't you think that this is just a cheap flattery?

Negative interrogative 'kya aapko nahi lagta'.

1

दरबारी संस्कृति ने चापलूसी को एक अनिवार्य बुराई बना दिया था।

The courtly culture had made flattery an essential evil.

Past perfect with 'anivarya burayi' (essential evil).

2

उसकी चापलूसी इतनी सूक्ष्म थी कि पहचानना कठिन था।

His flattery was so subtle that it was difficult to identify.

Adjective 'sukshm' (subtle/microscopic).

3

चापलूसी और प्रशंसा के सूक्ष्म अंतर को समझना बौद्धिक परिपक्वता है।

Understanding the subtle difference between flattery and praise is intellectual maturity.

Complex noun phrase as subject.

4

जब योग्यता की उपेक्षा होती है, तब चापलूसी का जन्म होता है।

When merit is neglected, then flattery is born.

Correlative 'jab... tab' construction.

5

वह चापलूसी के दलदल में इतना धँस चुका है कि वापस नहीं आ सकता।

He is so stuck in the quicksand of flattery that he cannot come back.

Metaphorical use of 'daldal' (quicksand/swamp).

6

संस्थान की नैतिकता चापलूसी के कारण रसातल में चली गई है।

The ethics of the institution have gone to the abyss because of flattery.

Idiom 'rasatal mein jaana' (to go to the abyss/hell).

7

चापलूसी एक ऐसा नशा है जो सुनने वाले के विवेक को मार देता है।

Flattery is an intoxication that kills the listener's conscience.

Relative clause 'jo...'. Use of 'vivek' (conscience/wisdom).

8

उसने अपनी लेखनी से चापलूसी के मुखौटे को उतार फेंका।

He threw away the mask of flattery with his writing.

Metaphorical 'mukhaute ko utaar phenka'.

1

सत्ता के गलियारों में चापलूसी की गूँज स्पष्ट सुनाई देती है।

The echo of flattery is clearly heard in the corridors of power.

Poetic/Literary phrasing 'satta ke galiyare'.

2

चापलूसी की पराकाष्ठा तब होती है जब झूठ को सत्य से ऊपर प्रतिष्ठित किया जाता है।

The pinnacle of flattery occurs when lies are established above the truth.

Use of 'parakashta' (pinnacle/climax).

3

उसकी चापलूसी में एक ऐसी लय थी जैसे कोई शास्त्रीय संगीत हो।

There was such a rhythm in his flattery as if it were classical music (highly sarcastic).

Comparative 'jaise... ho' (as if).

4

समाज का बौद्धिक पतन चापलूसी की बढ़ती स्वीकार्यता का परिणाम है।

The intellectual decline of society is a result of the increasing acceptance of flattery.

Formal genitive 'ka parinaam' (result of).

5

चापलूसी करने वाला वास्तव में अपने आत्म-सम्मान की बलि चढ़ाता है।

A flatterer actually sacrifices their self-respect.

Use of 'bali chadhana' (to sacrifice).

6

इतिहास गवाह है कि चापलूसी ने बड़े-बड़े साम्राज्यों की नींव हिला दी।

History is witness that flattery shook the foundations of great empires.

Idiomatic 'neev hila dena' (to shake foundations).

7

वह चापलूसी के आवरण में अपने विषैले इरादों को छुपाए रखता है।

He keeps his poisonous intentions hidden under the cloak of flattery.

Metaphorical 'aavaran' (cloak/covering).

8

चापलूसी की इस विभीषिका से पार पाना आज की सबसे बड़ी चुनौती है।

Overcoming this horror/menace of flattery is today's greatest challenge.

Strong literary word 'vibhishika' (horror/terror).

Synonymes

खुशामद मक्खनबाज़ी चाटुकारिता जी-हुज़ूरी लल्लो-चप्पो तलवे चाटना स्तुतिगान अभ्यर्थना

Antonymes

आलोचना स्पष्टवादिता निंदा तिरस्कार

Collocations courantes

चापलूसी करना
सस्ती चापलूसी
चापलूसी भरा
अंधी चापलूसी
चापलूसी की हद
चापलूसी की संस्कृति
खुली चापलूसी
चापलूसी में माहिर
राजनीतिक चापलूसी
चापलूसी का सहारा

Phrases Courantes

चापलूसी की भी सीमा होती है

— There is a limit to flattery too. Used when someone is being excessively fake.

भाई, बस करो, चापलूसी की भी सीमा होती है!

काम से काम रखो, चापलूसी नहीं

— Focus on your work, not on flattery.

ऑफिस में काम से काम रखो, चापलूसी नहीं।

चापलूसी का फल कड़वा होता है

— The fruit of flattery is bitter. Meaning it doesn't end well.

याद रखना, चापलूसी का फल हमेशा कड़वा होता है।

वह चापलूसी का भूखा है

— He is hungry for flattery. Describes someone who loves being praised insincerely.

हमारा लीडर चापलूसी का भूखा है।

चापलूसी करना मेरी फितरत नहीं

— Flattering is not in my nature. Expressing one's integrity.

मैं सच बोलूँगा, चापलूसी करना मेरी फितरत नहीं।

चापलूसी से काम निकालना

— To get work done through flattery.

वह चापलूसी से काम निकालना अच्छी तरह जानता है।

चापलूसी का चश्मा

— Glasses of flattery. Meaning looking at things through a biased, flattering lens.

उसने चापलूसी का चश्मा पहन रखा है।

चापलूसी की दुकान

— A shop of flattery. A person who constantly flatters.

वह तो पूरी चापलूसी की दुकान है।

चापलूसी में डूबना

— To be drowned in flattery. Being surrounded by sycophants.

राजा चापलूसी में डूबा हुआ था।

चापलूसी की राजनीति

— Politics of flattery.

चापलूसी की राजनीति ने पार्टी को बर्बाद कर दिया।

Souvent confondu avec

चापलूसी vs प्रशंसा (Prashansā)

This is genuine praise. Chāplūsī is fake and manipulative.

चापलूसी vs सम्मान (Sammān)

This is respect. Chāplūsī is a fake show of respect for personal gain.

चापलूसी vs सेवा (Sevā)

This is service/helping. Chāplūsī is helping with an ulterior motive.

Expressions idiomatiques

"मक्खन लगाना"

— Literally 'to apply butter'. It means to flatter someone to get a favor.

तुम मुझे मक्खन क्यों लगा रहे हो? पैसे नहीं मिलेंगे!

Informal
"तलवे चाटना"

— Literally 'to lick the soles of feet'. A very strong and insulting way to describe extreme sycophancy.

वह प्रमोशन के लिए बॉस के तलवे चाटता है।

Vulgar
"जी-हुज़ूरी करना"

— To always say 'yes' to a superior without questioning.

अगर तुम सिर्फ जी-हुज़ूरी करोगे तो अपनी पहचान खो दोगे।

Neutral
"पूँछ हिलाना"

— Literally 'to wag the tail'. Comparing a flatterer to a dog.

वह मंत्री के पीछे पूँछ हिलाता रहता है।

Informal/Insulting
"हाथ जोड़कर खड़ा रहना"

— To stand with folded hands, signifying extreme and often fake submissiveness.

वह हर समय मालिक के सामने हाथ जोड़कर खड़ा रहता है।

Neutral
"हाँ में हाँ मिलाना"

— To agree with everything someone says, even if they are wrong.

चापलूसी का मतलब है बस हाँ में हाँ मिलाना।

Neutral
"चमचागिरी करना"

— To act like a 'chamcha' (spoon/sycophant). Very common slang.

चमचागिरी करने से कोई बड़ा नहीं बनता।

Slang
"आसमान पर चढ़ाना"

— Literally 'to put someone on the sky'. To praise someone excessively to flatter them.

उसने चापलूसी करके मुझे आसमान पर चढ़ा दिया।

Informal
"खुशामद के पुल बाँधना"

— To build bridges of flattery. To praise someone endlessly.

उसने मेरी खुशामद के पुल बाँध दिए ताकि मैं उसे उधार दे दूँ।

Literary
"लल्लो-चप्पो करना"

— To sweet-talk or use wheedling words.

बच्चे खिलौने के लिए लल्लो-चप्पो कर रहे हैं।

Colloquial

Facile à confondre

चापलूसी vs तारीफ (Tareef)

Both involve saying nice things.

Tareef can be genuine or fake, but Chāplūsī is always insincere and transactional.

उसने मेरी तारीफ की (He praised me) vs उसने मेरी चापलूसी की (He flattered me).

चापलूसी vs चापलूस (Chaaplūs)

One is a noun (the act), the other is an adjective/noun (the person).

You 'do' Chāplūsī, but you 'are' a Chaaplūs.

वह चापलूस है (He is a flatterer).

चापलूसी vs मक्खन (Makkhan)

Used in the idiom 'Makkhan lagana'.

Makkhan literally means butter. Chāplūsī is the abstract concept.

मक्खन मत लगाओ (Don't apply butter/flatter).

चापलूसी vs जी-हुज़ूरी (Ji-Huzuri)

Both involve pleasing a superior.

Ji-Huzuri is about being submissive and always agreeing. Chāplūsī is about active, vocal praise.

वह बस जी-हुज़ूरी करना जानता है।

चापलूसी vs चाटुकारिता (Chatukarita)

They mean the same thing.

Chatukarita is more formal and used in high-level Hindi literature or news.

आज की राजनीति चाटुकारिता पर आधारित है।

Structures de phrases

A1

[Person] चापलूसी मत करो।

तुम चापलूसी मत करो।

A2

वह [Person] की चापलूसी करता है।

वह मैनेजर की चापलूसी करता है।

B1

[Noun] के लिए चापलूसी करना [Adjective] है।

प्रमोशन के लिए चापलूसी करना गलत है।

B2

बिना [Noun] के चापलूसी करना मुश्किल है।

बिना स्वार्थ के चापलूसी करना मुश्किल है।

C1

चापलूसी की [Noun] ने [Noun] को बर्बाद कर दिया।

चापलूसी की संस्कृति ने देश को बर्बाद कर दिया।

C2

[Noun] और चापलूसी का चोली-दामन का साथ है।

सत्ता और चापलूसी का चोली-दामन का साथ है।

B1

उसकी बातों में [Adjective] चापलूसी थी।

उसकी बातों में साफ़ चापलूसी थी।

B2

चापलूसी के बजाय [Noun] पर ध्यान दो।

चापलूसी के बजाय काम पर ध्यान दो।

Famille de mots

Noms

चापलूस (Chaaplūs) - The flatterer
चापलूसी (Chāplūsī) - The act of flattery

Verbes

चापलूसी करना (Chāplūsī karnā) - To flatter

Adjectifs

चापलूस (Chaaplūs) - Sycophantic
चापलूसी भरा (Chāplūsī bharā) - Full of flattery

Apparenté

चमचा
खुशामद
चाटुकार
स्तुति
प्रशंसा
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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very common in professional, political, and social discussions.

Erreurs courantes
  • Using 'Mera' instead of 'Meri'. → मेरी चापलूसी (Meri Chāplūsī)

    Chāplūsī is a feminine noun, so the possessive must be feminine.

  • Saying 'Wo chaaplusi hai'. → वह चापलूस है (Wo chaaplūs hai)

    Use 'Chaaplūs' for the person (adjective/noun) and 'Chāplūsī' for the act (noun).

  • Using the verb 'bolna' (to speak). → चापलूसी करना (Chāplūsī karnā)

    In Hindi, you 'do' flattery, you don't 'speak' it.

  • Using it for a genuine compliment. → तारीफ (Tareef)

    Calling a genuine compliment 'Chāplūsī' is offensive and incorrect.

  • Forgetting the 'ki' after the person being flattered. → बॉस की चापलूसी (Boss ki chaaplusi)

    Since the noun is feminine, the connector must be 'ki'.

Astuces

Gender Matters

Always treat 'Chāplūsī' as feminine. This affects everything from the possessive 'ki' to adjectives like 'sasti'. Using it as masculine is a very common learner mistake.

The 'Butter' Metaphor

If 'Chāplūsī' feels too heavy, use the idiom 'Makkhan lagana'. It's the most common way Indians describe light flattery in daily life.

Integrity vs. Flattery

In Indian society, being labeled a 'Chaaplūs' is a serious blow to one's reputation. It implies you lack 'Swabhimaan' (self-respect). Use the word cautiously.

Synonym Nuance

Remember: Tareef = Good, Chaaplusi = Bad, Chatukarita = Formal/Bad, Makkhan = Casual/Bad. Choosing the right one shows your level of Hindi.

News and Movies

To hear this word in action, watch Indian political news or '90s Bollywood office comedies. It's a staple word in those genres.

Pronounce the 'AA'

Make sure to say 'Chaa' (long A) and not 'Cha' (short A). The correct pronunciation makes the word sound more authoritative.

Adjective 'Bhari'

A great way to use the word is 'Chāplūsī bhari baatein' (talk filled with flattery). It sounds very natural and sophisticated.

Office Etiquette

If you are in an Indian office, you might hear colleagues whispering about 'Chaaplusi'. Understanding this word is key to navigating the social hierarchy.

Satire

If you want to read Hindi satire, look for the word 'Chātukāritā'. It's the central theme of many famous Hindi satirical essays.

The 'Chap' Mnemonic

A 'Chap' (person) who is 'Loose' with the truth is a 'Chāplūs'. This simple English association will help you never forget the word.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'Chap' (guy) who is 'Loose' with his 'ee' (words). He is a 'Chāplūsī' - someone who is loose with truth just to please others.

Association visuelle

Imagine someone holding a jar of butter (Makkhan) and rubbing it on a giant 'Boss' statue. That visual of 'buttering up' is the essence of Chāplūsī.

Word Web

Boss Politics Makkhan Chamcha Fake Promotion Sycophant Persian

Défi

Try to identify one instance of Chāplūsī in a movie or a news clip today. Write down why you think it was flattery and not a real compliment.

Origine du mot

The word is derived from the Persian word 'Chāplūs' (چاپلوس). It entered Hindi through the influence of Persian in the Mughal courts and administrative systems. The Persian root itself suggests someone who is overly submissive or licks the hands of others.

Sens originel : A person who flatters or a sycophant.

Indo-Iranian / Indo-European (via Persian loanword).

Contexte culturel

Calling someone a 'Chaaplūs' is a direct insult to their integrity. Use it only when you are certain and prepared for the social consequences.

English speakers might confuse it with 'networking' or 'being a people person,' but Chāplūsī is much more negative and implies dishonesty.

Harishankar Parsai's satires on bureaucracy. The character of 'Kans' or 'Shakuni' in mythology (though more manipulative than just flatterers). Common tropes in 1970s Bollywood office dramas.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Office/Workplace

  • बॉस की चापलूसी करना
  • प्रमोशन के लिए चापलूसी
  • चापलूसी का माहौल
  • चापलूस सहकर्मी

Politics

  • नेताओं की चापलूसी
  • चापलूसी की राजनीति
  • पार्टी में चापलूसी
  • टिकट के लिए चापलूसी

Social/Friends

  • मेरी चापलूसी मत करो
  • चापलूसी की आदत
  • झूठी चापलूसी
  • चापलूसी से काम निकालना

Literature/Satire

  • चापलूसी पर व्यंग्य
  • दरबारी चापलूसी
  • चाटुकार कवि
  • चापलूसी का इतिहास

Character Analysis

  • वह नंबर एक का चापलूस है
  • चापलूसी उसकी फितरत है
  • बिना चापलूसी के जीना
  • चापलूसी और स्वाभिमान

Amorces de conversation

“क्या आपको लगता है कि ऑफिस में चापलूसी ज़रूरी है?”

“आपने कभी किसी को बहुत ज़्यादा चापलूसी करते देखा है?”

“चापलूसी और सच्ची प्रशंसा में क्या अंतर है?”

“क्या चापलूसी से वास्तव में किसी का भला होता है?”

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आज मैंने देखा कि कैसे एक व्यक्ति ने चापलूसी का सहारा लिया...

मेरे विचार में, चापलूसी और आत्म-सम्मान एक साथ नहीं रह सकते क्योंकि...

क्या मैंने कभी अनजाने में किसी की चापलूसी की है? उस समय मेरी क्या मंशा थी?

एक ऐसे समाज की कल्पना करें जहाँ चापलूसी के लिए कोई जगह न हो। वह कैसा दिखेगा?

चापलूसी के विरुद्ध खड़े होने के लिए कितनी हिम्मत चाहिए?

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Yes, in 99% of cases, Chāplūsī has a negative connotation. It implies that the praise is fake and the person has a selfish motive. Unlike 'praise' which can be positive, calling someone's words 'Chāplūsī' is a criticism.

The main difference is sincerity and motive. 'Tareef' is praise that is usually earned and sincere. 'Chāplūsī' is excessive, unearned, and done specifically to get a favor from someone in power.

You can use it sarcastically if they are being extra nice to get you to do something, but 'Makkhan lagana' is a more common and lighter way to say it among friends.

The most common way is to use the phrase 'Chāplūsī karnā' (चापलूसी करना). For example: 'Wo boss ki chaaplusi karta hai'.

It is a feminine noun. This is important for grammar because you must say 'Uski chaaplusi' (her/his flattery) and use feminine adjectives like 'buri' (bad).

It literally means 'to apply butter.' It is a very common idiom that means to flatter someone, similar to the English 'to butter someone up.'

Literally meaning 'spoon,' a 'Chamcha' is a slang term for a person who does Chāplūsī. It describes a sycophant or a 'yes-man'.

Use 'Chatukarita' in very formal settings, like writing an essay, a news report, or a speech. In daily conversation, 'Chāplūsī' is the standard word.

No, there isn't a single-word verb like 'to flatter.' You must use the noun 'Chāplūsī' with the verb 'karnā' (to do).

You can say 'Meri chaaplusi band karo' (Stop flattering me) or more casually, 'Mujhe makkhan mat lagao' (Don't butter me up).

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Write a sentence in Hindi using 'Chāplūsī' to describe someone at work.

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Translate to Hindi: 'I don't like flattery, I like the truth.'

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Describe a 'Chaaplūs' person in three Hindi sentences.

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Write a short dialogue (4 lines) between two friends where one accuses the other of flattery.

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Translate: 'Flattery is an essential evil in politics.'

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Explain the difference between 'Tareef' and 'Chāplūsī' in Hindi.

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Write a sentence using the idiom 'Makkhan lagana'.

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Translate: 'Stop this cheap flattery right now.'

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Use 'Chāplūsī bhara' in a sentence about an email.

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Write a formal sentence about flattery in the administration.

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Translate: 'He achieved everything through flattery.'

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Write a sentence about why true friends don't flatter.

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Translate: 'Is this respect or just sycophancy?'

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Write a sentence using 'Chāplūsī se door'.

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Translate: 'Flattery kills a person's self-respect.'

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Write a sentence using 'Andhi Chāplūsī'.

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Translate: 'I am not a flatterer.'

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Write a sentence about flattery in historical courts.

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Translate: 'Too much flattery is annoying.'

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Write a sentence using 'Chātukāritā'.

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Pronounce correctly: चापलूसी

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Say 'Don't flatter me' in Hindi.

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Say 'He is a flatterer' in Hindi.

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Ask 'Why are you flattering the boss?' in Hindi.

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Say 'I hate flattery' in Hindi.

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Use 'Makkhan lagana' in a sentence.

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Say 'He got a promotion through flattery' in Hindi.

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Explain why flattery is bad in one sentence in Hindi.

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Say 'True friends tell the truth, not flattery' in Hindi.

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Use 'Andhi Chaaplusi' in a sentence.

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Ask 'Is this flattery or respect?' in Hindi.

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Say 'Stop your cheap flattery' in Hindi.

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Say 'He is an expert in flattery' in Hindi.

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Say 'I don't need your flattery' in Hindi.

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Say 'Flattery is common in offices' in Hindi.

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Use 'Chatukarita' in a sentence.

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Say 'He is a first-class flatterer' in Hindi.

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Say 'Flattery won't work here' in Hindi.

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Say 'He is always doing flattery' in Hindi.

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Say 'Be honest, don't flatter' in Hindi.

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Listen to: 'चापलूसी करना छोड़ दो।' What is the speaker telling you to stop?

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Listen: 'वह बॉस का चमचा है।' What is the slang word used for flatterer?

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Listen: 'बिना चापलूसी के काम करो।' Is the speaker encouraging flattery?

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Listen: 'उसकी चापलूसी काम कर गई।' Did the flattery succeed?

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Listen: 'मुझे मक्खन मत लगाओ।' What is the literal meaning of the idiom?

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Listen: 'चापलूसी से बचो।' What is the advice?

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Listen: 'यह साफ़ चापलूसी है।' Is the flattery hidden or obvious?

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Listen: 'वह चापलूसी में डूबा है।' What is the person's state?

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Listen: 'चापलूसी का फल कड़वा होता है।' What is the consequence of flattery?

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Listen: 'चाटुकारिता से सावधान।' What should one be careful of?

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Listen: 'वह चापलूसी की मूरत है।' Is the person a good example of flattery?

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Listen: 'चापलूसी की भी सीमा होती है।' What is the speaker frustrated with?

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Listen: 'उसने चापलूसी का सहारा लिया।' Did he use flattery as a tool?

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Listen: 'चापलूसी एक बीमारी है।' How is it described?

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Listen: 'चापलूसी से ऊपर उठो।' What is the command?

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