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fawning

verb

Meaning

  • To give birth to a fawn.

verb

Meaning

  • To exhibit affection or attempt to please.

  • To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).

  • (of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

Synonyms

grovel,
soft-soap,
toady,
wheedle

noun

Meaning

  • Servile flattery.

adjective

Meaning

  • Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.