DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.

Flatterchatter

Created by: quippingqueen

Pronunciation: flatter/chatter

Sentence: As Dorothy Dillytop adjusted her rechargeable battery-lit tiara before sitting down at her keyboard, she had to admit that she was quite uncomfortable if not a tad morose unless she received her daily dose of "flatterchatter".

Etymology: c. 12th century, from the Fr. "flater" - to stroke with the hand, or to caress, and "chateren" - to twitter or gossip

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