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How do you spell sicafan and what is the meaning

2007-01-20 15:44:58 · 2 answers · asked by Pricklyash 2 in Education & Reference Words & Wordplay

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syc·o·phant (sĭk'ə-fənt, sī'kə-) Pronunciation Key
n. A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people.

2007-01-20 15:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by R W 2 · 1 0

sycophant. Is that what you mean? It's a kisser-upper to a powerful person.

In modern English, the term has come to mean one who seeks to please people in positions of authority or influence in order to gain power themselves, usually at the cost of pride, principles, and peer respect. However, in modern Greek, the term has retained its ancient classical meaning, and is still used to describe a slanderer or a calumniator.
(Wikipedia)

2007-01-20 15:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by rcpeabody1 5 · 0 0

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