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flattery

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flat⋅ter⋅y

  [flat-uh-ree]
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–noun, plural -ter⋅ies.
1. the act of flattering.
2. a flattering compliment or speech; excessive, insincere praise.
Origin:
1275–1325; ME flaterie < MF, equiv. to flat(er) to flatter + -erie -ery. Cf. flatter 1

Synonyms:
2. sycophancy, toadying, fawning, pandering.

Flat⋅te⋅ry

  [flat--ree]
–noun
Cape, a cape in NW Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula, at the entrance to Juan de Fuca Strait.
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flat·ter·y   (flāt'ə-rē)   
n.   pl. flat·ter·ies

  1. The act or practice of flattering.

  2. Excessive or insincere praise.

Flat·ter·y   (flāt'ə-rē)   
A headland of northwest Washington at the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It was encountered by Capt. James Cook in 1778.
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