pelotillero — meaning in English
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English meaning
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sycophant
noun Someone who flatters a powerful person constantly in order to gain favour from them.
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toady
noun Someone who flatters and fawns over others, especially those in power, to gain favor.
Senses
pelotillero is used for these senses in English:
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sycophant
One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.
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toady
A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion.
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yes-man
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toady — full definition
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noun Someone who flatters and fawns over others, especially those in power, to gain favor.
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verb To act in a servile, flattering way toward someone.
