chumming up
Making friendly overtures
Chumming up is becoming friendly or ingratiating oneself, often with ulterior motives or superficial warmth: He's been chumming up to the boss lately.
The phrase suggests deliberate social maneuvering rather than genuine friendship forming.
From chum, meaning a close friend or companion.
- befriendingBecoming close to someone
- ingratiatingSeeking favor through flattery
- buttering upExcessive flattery for advantage
- sucking upObsequious behavior toward superiors
- minglingCasual social interaction
buddying · fraternizing · aligning · hanging out · breaking the ice · socializing · camaraderie · networking · collaborating · connecting · playing nice · schmoozing · rapport · trust · companionship · empathy · cheer · laugh
social warmth and approach
chumming upsnubbing
Pointedly ignoring someone
shunning · rebuffing · spurning · ostracizing · freezing out
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