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to court favor by a cringing or flattering manner; to show affection —used especially of a dog… See the full definition
noun. Definition of fawner. as in fan. a person who flatters another in order to get ahead having surrounded himself with fawners who gave him only good news, the governor had no idea of the true state of affairs. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. fan. flunkie. flunkey. henchman. apple-polisher. toady. minion. brownnoser. parasite. sycophant.
Definitions of fawner. noun. someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect. synonyms: apple polisher, bootlicker, groveler, groveller, truckler. see more.
Define fawner. fawner synonyms, fawner pronunciation, fawner translation, English dictionary definition of fawner. intr.v. fawned , fawn·ing , fawns 1. To exhibit affection or attempt to please, as a dog does by wagging its tail, whining, or cringing. 2. To seek favor or...
fawner, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary
A fawner is a person who often gives exaggerated flattery or overtly expresses admiration or adoration towards someone, especially in order to gain favor or advantage. These individuals are often seen as insincere or obsequious due to their excessive praise or attention towards others.
Fawner definition: One who fawns ; a sycophant .
