Sentence:  The peculiar term "<WSD>Yardfowl</WSD>" has been with us for nearly 40 years. its humble beginnings to present day, this apparently indigenous adjective has gone through its own socioeconomic changes. ... Meant to convey a derogatory, pejorative connotation, "<WSD>Yardfowl</WSD>" was given immortality by our Calypso King the Mighty Gabby, when he produced a musical tribute, some years ago highlighting this unique Barbadian expression. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A political sycophant.