Ingratiation is a psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence, manipulate or control another by becoming more attractive or likeable to their target. This term was coined by social psychologist Edward E. Jones. This outcome can be achieved by using several methods:
unofficial. Unofficial is the phrase commonly used to describe the Friday prior to St. Patrick's day at The University of Illinois. The holiday began when students realized St. Patrick's Day was falling on spring break and they would not be able to celebrate it.
informal â used to describe someone who has avoided trouble or punishment â usually used with get or let. 1  He counted on his friends to get him off the hook. [=to protect him from trouble or punishment] 2  I wasn't going to let her off the hook so easily.