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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sycophancy

/sɪˈkɒfənsi/ noun · British & US
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What does sycophancy mean?

noun

Flattery, especially of an insincere or excessive kind; the practice of trying to win favor by flattering someone.

Example

"The politician's sycophancy towards the wealthy donors was seen as a betrayal of his working-class roots."

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