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马屁精
mǎpìjīng
Description
马屁精是指那种总是对别人说好听的话、想得到好处的人。
A 马屁精 is someone who always says nice things to others to gain benefits.
这个词有点不好的意思，用来说一个人太爱讨好别人。
This word has a somewhat negative meaning and is used to describe a person who is too eager to please others.
Meanings
马屁精mǎpìjīng
flatterer; bootlicker; sycophant
他是个马屁精，总说老板好话。
He is a sycophant who always praises the boss.
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Notes
- Etymology
马屁 (horse's rump, from 拍马屁 'to flatter') + 精 (spirit/expert), literally 'flattery expert'.
- Nuance
derogatory and informal; describes someone who excessively curries favor with those in power.
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