aanpappen

Definitions of aanpappen
  1. verb
    talk to someone with the aim of persuading him
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    type of:
    bepraten, bewegen, bewerken, meekrijgen, ompraten, omturnen, omverpraten, overhalen, platpraten
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
  2. verb
    try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
    synonyms: likken, strooplikken
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    type of:
    pluimstrijken, stroopsmeren, vleien
    praise somewhat dishonestly
  3. verb
    become friends; act friendly towards
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