fawn

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A young deer.
2. 2
   A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.
3. 3
   The young of an animal; a whelp.
4. 4
   A servile cringe or bow.
5. 5
   Base flattery.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of the fawn colour.

Verb

1. 1
   To give birth to a fawn.
2. 2
   To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
3. 3
   To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour.
4. 4
   To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.