Definition of flatter
- n. - One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens.
- n. - A flat-faced fulling hammer.
- n. - A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for
drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc.
- v. t. - To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or
attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and
interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to
wheedle.
- v. t. - To raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but
sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations.
- v. t. - To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea
of; as, his portrait flatters him.
- v. i. - To use flattery or insincere praise.