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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sycophant

/sɪˈkɒfənt/ noun · British & US
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What does sycophant mean?

noun

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."

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