Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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curry favor | No | No | Yes | No |
toady | Yes | No | Yes | No |
curry favor (noun) | toady (noun) |
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a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage |
curry favor (verb) | toady (verb) |
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seek favor by fawning or flattery | try to gain favor by cringing or flattering |