ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Describes ingratiating behavior toward someone, often with an ulterior motive. Can be used for sucking up to a boss, teacher, or powerful person.
彼は上司に媚びてばかりいる。
He's always sucking up to his boss.
媚びるような態
You should stop that fawning attitude.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
flirt; make eyes at
Specifically used for a woman flirting with or making eyes at a man, often with a coquettish or seductive nuance.
彼女はパーティーで男性に媚びていた。
She was flirting with the men at the party.