curry favor meaning

UK /ˈkʌri ˈfeɪvə/ US /ˈkʌri ˈfeɪvɚ/ 4 syllables

curry favor (verb): seek favor by fawning or flattery.

Spelling: curry favour (British) · curry favor (American)

Definition of curry favor

  1. seek favor by fawning or flattery
    • This employee is currying favor with his superordinates

    Synonyms: curry favour, court favor, court favour

    Type of: fawn

How to pronounce curry favor

curry favor is pronounced /ˈkʌri ˈfeɪvə/ in British English and /ˈkʌri ˈfeɪvɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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