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| flat·ter·y [ fláttəree ] (plural flat·ter·ies) |
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1. paying of compliments to win favor: an act or instance of complimenting somebody, often excessively or insincerely, especially in order to gain an advantage
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2. compliments: complimentary remarks, especially when excessive or insincere
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| [14th century. < Old French flaterie< flater "flatter"] |
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