What does "currying" mean?

The technique of converting a function that takes multiple arguments into a sequence of functions that each take a single argument.

Currying

Common synonyms include: bind arguments, butter up, flatter, flavor, function transformation, ingratiate.

/ˈkɝɹi.ɪŋ/ noun, verb

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Noun

1
The technique of converting a function that takes multiple arguments into a sequence of functions that each take a single argument. countable, uncountable

Verb

"The official got the sack for currying favor with the contractors."

Named after American mathematician Haskell Curry.