A sycophant, a yes-man; one who meddles, tattles, informs (often in order to curry favour).
Of or relating to pickthanks.
A man who defends a woman in debate etc. in an attempt to gain her favour.
An individual or corporation that intends to acquire another company in order to avert a hostile takeover.
Someone who unnecessarily defends someone else.
A mushroom of species Tricholoma album.
A hero, savior, or righteous individual.
To unnecessarily defend someone, especially in an attempt to gain favour.