Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lambona
noun
/lɒmˈboʊnə/
Definition
A Portuguese slang term, often used to refer to someone who is overly sycophantic or excessively agreeable to the whims and desires of others.
Examples
- Maria always acts like a lambona around her boss, laughing at every joke.
- Don’t be such a lambona; you should express your true opinions once in a while.
- He was known as the lambona of the group, always trying to win everyone’s favor.
Meaning
In a social context, it describes an individual who seeks approval or favor by flattering others, often to the point of insincerity.
Synonyms
- sycophant
- flatterer
- toady
- brown-noser
- bootlicker