The meaning of FAWN is to court favor by a cringing or flattering manner.

FAWN definition: a young deer, especially an unweaned one. See examples of fawn used in a sentence.

fawn verb [I] (PRAISE) to give someone a lot of attention and praise in order to get that person’s approval:

To seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious behavior. [Middle English faunen, from Old English fagnian, to rejoice, from fagen, fægen, glad.] fawn′er n.

4 days ago · fawn (third-person singular simple present fawns, present participle fawning, simple past and past participle fawned) (intransitive) To exhibit affection or attempt to please.

Fawn primarily refers to a young deer, typically in its first year. In a secondary context, it can also be used as a verb which means to exhibit exaggerated flattery or affection in order to seek favor or …

fawn′er, n. fawn′ing•ly, adv. fawn′ing•ness, n. 1. toady, truckle, flatter, kowtow.