fawn - Wiktionary, the free dictionary fawn (third-person singular simple present fawns, present participle fawning, simple past and past participle fawned) (intransitive) To exhibit affection toward someone To attempt to please someone
Fawned - definition of fawned by The Free Dictionary These verbs mean to seek or gain favor by behaving obsequiously and submissively: fawned on her superior; bootlicked to get a promotion; lawyers kowtowing to a judge; slavered over his rich uncle; toadying to members of the club; nobles truckling to the king
fawn - WordReference. com Dictionary of English fawn1 fɔn n Mammals [countable] a young deer [uncountable] a light yellowish brown color fawn2 fɔn v to seek (someone's) notice or try to gain (someone's) favor by flattery; toady:[~ + on over + object] The bellhop fawned over the guest
Fawned - Definition, Meaning, and Examples in English To fawned means to exhibit affection or enthusiasm in an overly flattering or submissive manner It often implies a sycophantic, ingratiating attitude towards someone of higher status
American Heritage Dictionary Entry: fawned These verbs mean to seek or gain favor by behaving obsequiously and submissively: fawned on her superior; bootlicked to get a promotion; lawyers kowtowing to a judge; slavered over his rich uncle; toadying to members of the club; nobles truckling to the king
FAWN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary A fawn is a very young deer The fawn ran to the top of the ridge If you say that someone fawns over a powerful or rich person, you disapprove of them because they flatter that person and like to be with him or her People fawn over you when you're famous [V + over on around] Nauseatingly fawning journalism that's all it is [VERB -ing]
FAWN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary They are often fawned upon by the media, to which they doubtless represent a fresh piece of news which will last for a day or a week or so