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
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. 2012