fawner

/ˈfɔnər/
noun
  1. A person who flatters or acts overly affectionate toward someone in order to gain favor or approval.
    • A true friend gives honest advice, not like a fawner who always agrees.
    • The king was surrounded by fawners who only wanted his money.
    • She saw through the fawner's compliments and ignored him.
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