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