honeysucker
/ˈhʌniˌsʌkər/
noun
- A small bird that feeds on nectar from flowers, also known as a sunbird or honeyeater.
- Honeysuckers are important pollinators in tropical forests.
- We spotted a bright green honeysucker sipping nectar from the hibiscus.
- The honeysucker flitted from blossom to blossom in the garden.
- A person who flatters or ingratiates themselves to gain favor; a sycophant.
- The manager saw through the honeysucker's empty compliments.
- Don't be a honeysucker; speak your mind honestly.
- He was known as a honeysucker, always agreeing with the boss.