What does sycophant mean?
A person who tries to win favor by flattering people in power or high social status. A person who tries to gain advantage by trying to please someone in a way that is considered to be insincere or excessive.
Example
"The politician's advisors were seen as sycophants, always trying to curry favor with their boss."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.