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    Zalacaín (en. Zalacain)

    /θalaˈkai̯n/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who acts in a servile or complacent manner to please others.
    The zalacaín always tries to get on well with his boss.
    El zalacaín siempre trata de caer bien a su jefe.
    Someone who strives to gain the favor of influential people.
    In the office, everyone sees him as a zalacaín.
    En la oficina, todos lo ven como un zalacaín.
    A derogatory term for someone who has no opinion of their own.
    Don't be a zalacaín, express what you really think.
    No seas zalacaín, expresa lo que realmente piensas.

    Etymology

    From the Hispanic Arabic 'zalāqain', which means 'slippery' or 'that serves to please'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a zalacaín
    To act in a servile manner to please others.
    ser un zalacaín
    zalacaín light
    A person who is always in someone else's shadow, seeking approval.
    luz de zalacaín

    Related Words

    flattery
    Action of excessively praising someone in order to please.
    lisonja
    adulation
    Behavior characterized by insincere praise.
    adulación

    Slang Meanings

    A zalacaín is someone who always says yes, regardless of their opinion.
    That guy is always a zalacaín; he never says no.
    Ese chico siempre es un zalacaín, jamás dice que no.
    It is used to refer to those who seek to please out of self-interest.
    In that group, many are zalacaínes because they wish to benefit.
    En ese grupo, muchos son zalacaínes porque desean salir beneficiados.