Toady

Toady [ TOH-dee ]
	[ noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb ]
	MEANING :
	1. (n.) a sycophant or one who flatters other people in order to gain favours 2.(tr.v.) to act or behave like a sycophant or toady 3. (intr.v.) to flatter someone in the hope of gaining favours
	USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
	He was considered to be the toady of the mafia boss.
	USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :
	In the pavilion, Prince Philip is staring out at the scenes of celebration while a toady whispers into his ear.