Tufthunting

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The practice of seeking after, and hanging on, noblemen, or other esteemed people, especially in English universities. UK, archaic, slang, uncountable

Synonyms

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apple polishingback scratchingfawninggrovelinginsinuationobeisance

Etymology

From tuft + hunting.

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