present participle of fawn

Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.

Servile flattery.

plural of fawning

A young deer. / A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn. / (obsolete) The young of an animal; a whelp.

Of the fawn colour.

(intransitive) To give birth to a fawn.

(intransitive) To exhibit affection or attempt to please. / (intransitive) To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).

(rare) A servile cringe or bow. / Base flattery.

plural of fawn