plays up to

A form of play up to — To try to gain favour with by flattery.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of play up to
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “plays up to,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plays%20up%20to.

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