a person who praises powerful or rich people in an exaggerated way in order to get their approval or favor.
syco+phant
Shared component: syco · fig
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syco
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Related forms: syco · 2 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesThe behavior of trying to please someone important by praising them too much, agreeing with them, and doing things for them, in order to gain some advantage.
syco+phancy
Shared component: syco · fig