bootlick

[boot-lik]

verb (used with object)

to seek the favor or goodwill of in a servile, degraded way; toady to.

verb (used without object)

to be a toady.

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Origin:
1835–45, Americanism; boot¹ + lick

Related forms

boot·lick·er, noun

Synonyms
1, 2. flatter, fawn; apple-polish.

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bootlick (ˈbuːtˌlɪk)

—vb
	informal to seek favour by servile or ingratiating behaviour towards (someone, esp someone in authority); toady

'bootlicker

—n

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