sycophant [sycophants]◼◼◼(one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person.) noun [UK: ˈsɪk.ə.fænt] [US: ˈsɪk.ə.fænt]
toady [toadies]◼◼◻(sycophant flattering others to gain personal advantage) noun [UK: ˈtəʊ.di] [US: ˈtoʊ.di]