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Definition
a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage;
or: try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
or: try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
- He didn't know him well since he was only an extra, and he didn't want to look like a toady and be despised.Chapter 3 (48% in)
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