PICKTHANK

Noun

pickthank (plural pickthanks)

A sycophant, a yes-man; one who meddles, tattles, informs (often in order to curry favour).

Adjective

pickthank (not comparable)

Of or relating to pickthanks.

Source: Wiktionary


Pick"thank`, n.

Definition: One who strives to put another under obligation; an officious person; hence, a flatterer. Used also adjectively. Smiling pickthanks, and base newsmongers. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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