grease up
(slang, often followed by to) To flatter (someone) excessively; to suck up.
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(slang, often followed by to) To flatter (someone) excessively; to suck up.
I saw my old Daddy grease his pistol and rub it up and grease it up and work it and put cartridges in it. And say, 'I'm going into town today.'
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(transitive) To smear or otherwise lubricate with oil or grease; especially, to grease (something, such as a machine or a baking pan) thoroughly.
“#DEATHBATTLE So I learned that yesterday was Yosemite Sam's birthday, so I figured I'd make a thumbnail for my favorite idea for him! "Grease Up the Gun!" Groundskeeper Willie VS Yosemite Sam (The Simpsons VS Looney Tunes)”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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