noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
preparação de curry; acariciação; bajulação
1. The act of preparing or cooking food with curry spices and seasonings
Currying the vegetables gives the dish a rich, aromatic flavor.
Preparar vegetais com curry dá ao prato um sabor rico e aromático.
2. The act of grooming or brushing a horse with a curry comb
Regular currying keeps the horse's coat healthy and shiny.
Acariciar regularmente mantém o pelo do cavalo saudável e brilhante.
3. Seeking favor through flattery or excessive politeness; ingratiation
He was currying favor with the boss by staying late every night.
Ele estava bajulando o chefe ficando até tarde todas as noites.
4. In computing, a functional programming technique of converting a function with multiple arguments into a sequence of functions
Currying in JavaScript allows you to create specialized functions from general ones.
A técnica de currying em JavaScript permite criar funções especializadas a partir de funções gerais.
In Brazil, 'currying favor' is less commonly used than in English-speaking countries. The cooking sense is more widespread due to growing interest in international cuisine. In technology and programming, the term 'currying' is used internationally without translation. Horse grooming is traditional in both cultures but more prominent in rural areas.
NYC Slang
brownnosing; apple-polishing (for the favor-seeking meaning)
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