Fawn implies seeking favor by servile flattery or exaggerated attention. A young deer, especially an unweaned one. See examples of fawn used in a sentence. Fawn verb [i] (praise) to give someone a lot of attention and praise in order to get that person’s approval: To seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious behavior [middle english faunen, from old english fagnian, to rejoice, from fagen, fægen, glad.] fawn′er n.
Discover everything about the word fawn in english To exhibit affection or attempt to please, as a dog does by wagging its tail, whining, or cringing. Here's how to recognize if you're fawning at work—and how to change that habit.
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