flattery: Meaning and Definition of

flat•ter•y

Pronunciation: (flat'u-rē), [key]
— pl. -ter•ies.
  1. the act of flattering.
  2. a flattering compliment or speech; excessive, insincere praise.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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