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fawning

The correct spelling is fawning.

How to pronounce fawning

verb

Say it like: Faw-nin-g

The correct spelling is fawning. To give birth to a fawn.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To give birth to a fawn.
  2. 2.To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
  3. 3.To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
  4. 4.(of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

noun

  1. 1.Servile flattery.

adjective

  1. 1.Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.

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