verb

1. To give birth to a fawn.

verb

1. To exhibit affection or attempt to please.

2. To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).

3. (of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

Synonyms: grovel, soft-soap, toady, wheedle

noun

1. Servile flattery.

adjective

1. Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.