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bootlick

 

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Verb bootlick has 1 sense
  1. fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up - try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
    --1 is one way to flatter, blandish
    Derived form: noun bootlicker1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s PP

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Bootlick Dictionary

Definition:

Noun: A person who behaves in an excessively obedient or submissive manner towards someone in a position of authority, usually in order to gain favor or advantage.

Verb: To behave in an excessively obedient or submissive manner towards someone in a position of authority, usually in order to gain favor or advantage.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A bootlick is someone who ingratiates themselves with authority figures by being excessively obedient or submissive.

Example sentence: John is such a bootlick; he constantly praises his boss in the hope of climbing up the corporate ladder.

Sense 2 (Verb):

When someone bootlicks, they show an excessive level of obedience or submissiveness to someone in a position of authority.

Example sentence: Susan always bootlicks the supervisor, hoping to avoid any extra work.

Usage:

The term "bootlick" is often used in a negative or derogatory context to describe someone who is willing to compromise their integrity for personal gain.

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