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Sycophant Definition & Meaning

sycophant
noun
  1. a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

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  • "definition; sycophant"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does sycophant mean?
a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
What part of speech is sycophant?
Sycophant is a noun.

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