pickthanking

archaic uncountable

(archaic) The behaviour of a pickthank, gaining favour by unworthy means.

Japanese Meaning

（古語）不相応な手段で他人の好意や恩恵を得ようとする行動

His reputation in the court suffered after his pickthanking became too obvious, leaving him distrusted by all.

彼の宮廷での評判は、へつらいがあまりにも露骨になったために傷つき、誰からも信用されなくなった。

Sense（1）

(archaic) The behaviour of a pickthank, gaining favour by unworthy means.