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Fawning Definition & Meaning

fawning
adjective
  1. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  2. attempting to win favor by flattery

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Frequently asked questions

What does fawning mean?
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery attempting to win favor by flattery
What part of speech is fawning?
Fawning is an adjective.
How many definitions does fawning have?
Fawning has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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