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makeilija — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • toady noun Someone who flatters and fawns over others, especially those in power, to gain favor.

Senses

makeilija is used for these senses in English:

  • toady A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion.

toady — full definition

  1. noun Someone who flatters and fawns over others, especially those in power, to gain favor.
  2. verb To act in a servile, flattering way toward someone.

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