Pronunciation: [hˈʌnɪd ˈʌp] (IPA) 
"Honeyed up" is a colloquialism that refers to the process of adding honey to a drink or food item to sweeten it up. The word is spelled as it sounds, with a long "o" sound in honey and the -ed suffix indicating a past tense action. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /ˈhʌnid ʌp/. This denotes the "h" sound followed by the vowel sound "uh" and the long "i" sound in "honey," and the "uh" sound in "up."
"Honeyed up" is an idiomatic expression that typically refers to someone or something that has been sweetened, embellished, or made more appealing by using flattery, the art of persuasion, or displaying an excessively endearing or charming demeanor. This phrase can be used to describe a person's behavior, speech, or actions.
When someone is described as being "honeyed up," it implies that they are deliberately employing a soft, gentle, or overly polite tone to manipulate or convince others. This can involve using exaggerated compliments, insincere flattery, or adopting a highly sympathetic or friendly attitude to win favor or gain an advantage in a particular situation.
The term can also be extended to describe actions or objects that have been made more agreeable or captivating by adding sweet substances, such as honey. For instance, if someone were to refer to a dish as being "honeyed up," it could indicate that the dish has been prepared with added honey to enhance its flavor or make it more palatable.
Overall, the term "honeyed up" implies a deliberate attempt to make someone or something more agreeable or attractive through the use of sweetness, either figuratively through words and actions or literally with the addition of honey.
The term "honeyed up" is a colloquial phrase that is not widely used and does not have a specific etymology. It is likely a variation or extension of the adjective "honeyed", which comes from the noun "honey". "Honey" itself is derived from Old English "hunig" or "huneg", which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic "hunagam". The word's origin is thought to be related to the Indo-European root word "k(e)u̯eno-", meaning "to boil" or "to bubble".
The use of "honeyed" to describe a sweet, smooth, or appealing quality can be found in literature and poetry for centuries. However, "honeyed up" appears to be a more contemporary slang phrase with an informal and idiomatic nature, lacking a specific origin or etymology.
