noun, slang ·Uncommon ·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

All synonyms

apple polishingback scratchingfawninggrovelinginsinuationobeisance

Etymology

From tuft + hunting.