What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pickthank
Example
He's such a pickthank, always agreeing with the boss even when he knows it's wrong. [pickthank: noun]
Example
She's a pickthank who will do anything to get ahead, including spreading rumors about her colleagues. [pickthank: adjective]
sycophant
Example
The sycophant praised the CEO's every move, hoping for a promotion. [sycophant: noun]
Example
She's a sycophantic person who will do anything to be popular, even if it means betraying her friends. [sycophantic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sycophant is more commonly used than pickthank in modern English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pickthank and sycophant?
Both pickthank and sycophant are formal words that are not commonly used in everyday conversation. They are more likely to be used in writing or formal speech.
