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paraculo

sycophant, brown-noser

noun pah-rah-KOO-loh Rare

Usage Note

Paraculo is a vulgar colloquial noun for someone who adeptly covers their own backside — a scheming yes-man who always manages to come out on top by flattering those in power. It carries more contempt than admiration. Register is very informal; avoid in formal contexts.

Examples

"Quel paraculo è già diventato direttore."

Natural Translation

That brown-noser has already become a director.

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