Note to Sacky
On Oct 5, 2:44*am, George M. Middius wrote:
Despite repeated clubbings, you refuse to relinquish your death-grip on
"fawning", which you misused over and over. Well, here's a genuine example
of actual fawning:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/10/curb-your-enthusi...
This article is a review of the CYE episode in which the "Seinfeld" cast
reunes. Sort of. Watch the episode, then read the review, and then you'll
know what fawning really is.
I don't watch CYE, Is it another show about nothing?
wn 1 (fôn)
intr.v. fawned, fawn·ing, fawns
1. To exhibit affection or attempt to please, as a dog does by wagging
its tail, whining, or cringing.
2. To seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious behavior.
fawning·ly adv.
Synonyms: fawn1, apple-polish, bootlick, kowtow, slaver1, toady,
truckle
These verbs mean to curry favor by behaving obsequiously and
submissively: fawned on her superior; students apple-polishing the
teacher; bootlicked to get a promotion; lawyers kowtowing to a judge;
slavered over his rich uncle; toadying to members of the club; nobles
truckling to the king.
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