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Word: Fawn
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English fagnian ‘make or be glad’, of Germanic origin; related to fain
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
fɔːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a person) give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favour
Short Definition:give servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection
Examples:- they try to ingratiate themselves by fawning over the boss
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