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Definition of Fawner
1. Noun. Someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect.
Exact synonyms: Apple Polisher, Bootlicker, Groveler, Groveller, Truckler
Generic synonyms: Ass-kisser, Crawler, Lackey, Sycophant, Toady
Derivative terms: Bootlick, Fawn, Fawn, Grovel, Grovel, Truckle, Truckle
Generic synonyms: Ass-kisser, Crawler, Lackey, Sycophant, Toady
Derivative terms: Bootlick, Fawn, Fawn, Grovel, Grovel, Truckle, Truckle
Definition of Fawner
1. n. One who fawns; a sycophant.
Definition of Fawner
1. Noun. One who fawns; a sycophant. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fawner
1. one that fawns [n -S] - See also: fawns
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fawner
Literary usage of Fawner
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Contributions to "Punch" Etc. by William Makepeace Thackeray (1898)
"But I think in our world—a: least in my experience —there are even more Growlers
than fawner*. It will be seen by the above remark, that a desire ..."