A2 Idiom Informal

चापलूसी करना

chaaploosi karna

To flatter

Meaning

To praise excessively or insincerely, often for personal gain.

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Cultural Background

In modern offices, 'चापलूसी' is often used to describe 'Chamchagiri', a common slang for sycophancy. Respecting elders is a virtue, but excessive praise can sometimes be viewed with suspicion.

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Context is Key

Always check if the praise is earned before using this word.

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Don't use it on friends

Calling a friend's compliment 'chaplusi' can hurt their feelings.

Meaning

To praise excessively or insincerely, often for personal gain.

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Context is Key

Always check if the praise is earned before using this word.

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Don't use it on friends

Calling a friend's compliment 'chaplusi' can hurt their feelings.

Test Yourself

Which sentence describes someone being insincere?

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: वह बॉस की चापलूसी कर रहा है।

Chaplusi implies insincerity for gain.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence describes someone being insincere? Choose A2

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: वह बॉस की चापलूसी कर रहा है।

Chaplusi implies insincerity for gain.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it implies insincerity and manipulation.

Related Phrases

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मक्खन लगाना

similar

To butter up

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चमचागिरी करना

synonym

To be a sycophant

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