PICKTHANK


Meaning of PICKTHANK in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: from the phrase pick a thank “to seek someone's favor”

archaic : one who tries to curry favor by flattery, sycophancy, or talebearing

smiling pickthanks and base newsmongers — Shakespeare

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.