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lapdog

 

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Noun lapdog has 1 sense
  1. lapdog - a dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap
    --1 is a kind of
    dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris

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Lapdog

Noun:

1. A small breed of dog kept for companionship and often placed on one's lap for comfort.

Example sentence: My aunt loves her lapdog, it is always curled up on her lap while she reads.

2. A person who is overly obedient or submissive.

Example sentence: The manager's assistant is nothing but a lapdog, always following orders without question.

3. A derogatory term for a person who is easily controlled or manipulated by others.

Example sentence: He's just a wealthy businessman's lapdog, always doing his bidding.

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