To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.
To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.
To portray someone to advantage.
Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener.
Someone who lives in a rented flat.
A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.
A flat-faced fulling hammer.
A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.
To address a witty insult or comeback to.
To move very quickly, especially while making a high-pitched hum.
A high pitched humming sound.
Used to acknowledge a witty comeback, a zinger.
A short high-pitched humming sound, such as that made by a bullet or vibrating string.
A witty insult or derogatory remark.
Zest or vitality.
Pleasant or exciting flavour of food.