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Blarney The art of flattering someone in order to gain their favor. ■ "I'm so sorry, do you know if there is a bathroom nearby? I have the blarney flu and I need one."
boon A gift, favor or benefit bestowed upon someone. ■ When I accidentally knocked over the vase at my friend's house, they offered to replace it as a boon for my clumsiness.
bribery The act of giving or receiving something of value in exchange for a favor or advantage. ■ John offered to pay the judge $10,000 to get out of a speeding ticket. That's just the definition of bribery.
Complimentary Something that is given or done as a favor or in appreciation, often without expecting anything in return. ■ "I received a complimentary cup of coffee with my purchase. It was like getting a bonus!
Credit The act of acknowledging a debt or favor owed. ■ "I always make sure to give credit where credit is due, even if it's just a small token of appreciation."
Dipstick A person who is overly eager to please or win someone's favor. ■ "I can't believe Sarah is such a dipstick, always trying to make everyone happy at the expense of her own happiness."
favours Something done out of kindness, or a favor granted to someone. ■ "I may not have been able to return all my neighbor's favors, but I sure did give him a nice lawnmower for his birthday."
flatterer A person who is extremely flattering, often to gain favor or attention. ■ "I'm not a flatterer, I'm just being honest about how great you are!"
flirting The act of making suggestive or playful advances towards someone, often in an attempt to win their favor or affection. ■ She was flirting with the bartender when he accidentally spilled her drink on himself.
forgo To give up or abandon something that is enjoyable or desirable in favor of something more important, serious, or necessary. ■ "I forgo my daily coffee break to finish this project on time."
Given A gift or favor, usually without any expectation of a return. ■ Jane gave John her homemade apple pie. In return, John gave Jane his favorite book about dinosaurs.
Granting The act of giving something, usually a favor or permission, to someone who has asked for it. ■ "I was granted a promotion at work because I successfully completed the project on time."
grovel To act obsequiously or fawningly in order to gain favor. ■ "After getting caught stealing office supplies, the employee spent the rest of the day groveling for forgiveness from his boss."
Horoscopes A collection of astrological charts and predictions, often used as a daily or weekly guide for people. ■ "I always check my horoscope to see if the stars are aligned in my favor today."
huns A group of people who are extremely annoying and persistent in trying to get what they want. ■ "I can't stand the huns, they're always hounding me for some kind of favor or gift."
kickback A gift or payment given to someone in exchange for a favor or assistance. ■ "I asked my boss for a raise, and he gave me a kickback instead. It was the best deal I've ever gotten!"
Overrule To overturn the decision of a group or person in power, usually through force or intimidation. ■ "I was in favor of this proposal, but my boss overruled me with her own agenda."
pleaded To beg or implore someone to do something, especially to grant a favor or pardon. ■ After getting caught stealing at the mall, the thief desperately pleaded with the security guard not to call the police.
Pray A form of begging or pleading for a favor or blessing. ■ "Please pray for me to have the strength to get through this workout."
ratted To betray or inform on someone, often in exchange for money or favor. ■ John ratted out his best friend to the police in exchange for a lighter sentence.
reinstate To put someone or something back into a position of authority, power, or favor. ■ "The king was furious when he found out that his chief advisor had been reinstate after betraying the kingdom.
Sycophant A person who fawns excessively over a superior or influential person in order to gain favor or advantage. ■ "The CEO's sycophant always makes sure to praise her every decision, even the most questionable ones."
undeserving adjective: not deserving or meriting of praise, respect, or favor; undesirable or unworthy. ■ "I can't believe my best friend won the lottery - they're absolutely undeserving of all that wealth!"
undue Excessive or unwarranted praise, attention, or favor. ■ "I don't deserve this undue praise for my cooking," said John.
wooed To court or win the favor of someone by flattering or showing interest. ■ "I had to really woo my boss with my excellent coffee-making skills and charming personality in order to get that promotion."
wooing The act of courtship, or the process of trying to win someone's favor, usually through flattery and other means. ■ "John was wooing his new girlfriend by treating her to fancy dinners and buying her expensive gifts."
blessing A very funny word that means a favor or advantage, especially one received unexpectedly or undeservedly. ■ My best friend accidentally gave me the blessing of being able to use his phone for free when he forgot I didn't have credit on my own phone. It was like a gift from the gods!
Carburetor An ancient device used to power vehicles by mixing fuel and air, but is now considered obsolete in favor of modern fuel injection systems. ■ "I can't believe we still have a carburetor in this car. It's like we're living in the stone age!
Circumcision The act of removing the foreskin from a male's penis, typically by means of a surgical procedure. ■ When I was young, my parents decided to circumcise me without telling me. It was like they thought they were doing me a favor, but really it was just a traumatic experience that I'll never forget.
dispensation A special permission or favor granted by a higher authority, usually in the form of an exception to a general rule. ■ "I asked my boss for a dispensation to leave early today, and he gave me a look like I had three heads."
disservice To do something that is actually harmful or detrimental to someone, but is done with the intention of helping them. ■ "I thought I was doing my friend a favor by buying him a gift, but it turned out to be a complete disservice to his taste and he ended up throwing it away."
favoritism The act of showing favor or preference to one person over another, often in a way that is unfair or biased. ■ "I can't believe my teacher favored me over the other students. It must be because I'm so good at math!"
filet A thin slice of meat, usually taken from the middle of a muscle. ■She made a delicious filet mignon for dinner., A slender piece of something else, such as a fish or a vegetable. ■He ordered a grilled filet of salmon., An insincere and flattering remark intended to win someone's favor. ■He was such a good listener, I had to give him the filet of my attention.
Gratitude The state of being thankful for something, especially a favor or kindness. It is the quality of being appreciative and expressing thanks. ■ "She was so grateful to her friend for lending her car that she wrote a heartfelt note and baked them a batch of cookies."
owed To owe someone money or something because of a debt or a favor. ■ After losing the poker game, John owed his friends $500. He tried to convince them that he was just really bad at poker, but they were having none of it and demanded their money back.
owes A feeling of guilt for not having paid someone back for a favor. ■ "I owe my best friend a big one for helping me get into grad school. Maybe I should take them out to dinner and wine tasting."
pandering The act of trying to please or win favor by flattering, kissing up to, or otherwise fawning over someone. ■ He was so eager to impress his boss that he started pandering to her every whim, even going as far as bringing her coffee every morning.
recanted To renounce a belief or opinion after having previously held it, often in an effort to gain favor with others. ■ "After seeing the error of his ways, the politician quickly recanted his position on gun control and promised to work towards stronger background checks."
Reprisal A humorous retaliation or revenge against someone who has wronged you. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on your shirt, so I decided to repay the favor by leaving a note that said 'My apologies for the inconvenience. Enjoy your free dry cleaning!'"
Rigs A series of elaborate and humorous attempts to impress or win the favor of someone, often through exaggerated or unrealistic means. ■ "I'm going to rig a surprise birthday party for my best friend by pretending to be his long-lost cousin and arranging a fake marriage proposal."
schmooze The act of flattering, cajoling, or otherwise ingratiating oneself with someone in order to gain their favor or support. ■ "I had to really schmooze my boss to get the promotion I wanted," said Jane, "but it was worth it!"
Seducing The act of charming or persuading someone to do something, usually with the intention of gaining their favor or affection. ■ "I've been seducing my boss with my impeccable sense of humor and impressive work ethic. Now I'm getting all the best assignments!"
smithers A person who is extremely eager to please and gain favor with someone, often by going out of their way to do something for them or make them happy. These individuals may be overly submissive or obsequious in their behavior, often to the point of being insincere. ■ "I can't believe John is such a smithers, always trying to win my approval with his silly antics and flattery."