Dionysiokolakes (or Dionysiokolax) is a venomous term coined by the ancient philosopher Epicurus to insult Plato and his followers, translating to "flatterers of Dionysius" or "flatterers of Dionysus". It literally means "tyrant's sycophants" and implies that Plato and his followers were performative actors lacking sincerity. Dionysiokolakes applies perfectly to modern expert class.