Word: fawning
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.
Servile flattery.
Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.
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