fawned

verb

Meaning

To give birth to a fawn.
To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
(of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

dun(English)suck up(English)truckle(English)crawl(English)kotow(English)kowtow(English)grovel(English)creep(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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