Fawn implies seeking favor by servile flattery or exaggerated attention. [middle english faunen, from old english fagnian, to rejoice, from fagen, fægen, glad.] fawn′er n. A young deer, especially an unweaned one.
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Fawn verb [i] (praise) to give someone a lot of attention and praise in order to get that person’s approval:
To seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious behavior
