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cupboard love

/ˈkʌbəd lʌv/

Traducción: Afecto o amabilidad mostrados hacia alguien principalmente con la esperanza de obtener algo, especialmente comida o golosinas; se usa a menudo para describir el comportamiento de una mascota o un cariño insincero por interés.

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/ˈkʌbəd lʌv/C1informalbritish
  • esAfecto o amabilidad mostrados hacia alguien principalmente con la esperanza de obtener algo, especialmente comida o golosinas; se usa a menudo para describir el comportamiento de una mascota o un cariño insincero por interés.

Affection or friendliness shown towards someone primarily in the hope of gaining something, especially food or treats; often used to describe a pet's behavior or a person's insincere affection.

  1. Affection for material gainB2informalbritish

    Affection or love shown towards someone, especially a child or pet, primarily to obtain food, treats, or other material benefits.

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    • The cat's purring is just cupboard love; it only wants its dinner.
    • He only visits his grandmother out of cupboard love, hoping for pocket money.
    • Her sudden kindness was pure cupboard love, as she wanted to borrow the car.