bootlick
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boot·lick
(bo͞ot′lĭk′)tr. & intr.v. boot·licked, boot·lick·ing, boot·licks
To behave like a sycophant toward (someone) or behave like a sycophant. See Synonyms at fawn1.
boot′lick′er n.
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bootlick
(ˈbuːtˌlɪk)vb
informal to seek favour by servile or ingratiating behaviour towards (someone, esp someone in authority); toady
ˈbootˌlicker n
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boot•lick
(ˈbutˌlɪk)v.t.
1. to seek the favor of in a servile, degraded way.
v.i. 2. to be a toady.
[1835–45, Amer.]
boot′lick`er, n.
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bootlick
Past participle: bootlicked
Gerund: bootlicking
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| Verb | 1. |  bootlick - try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"court favor, court favour, curry favor, curry favour - seek favor by fawning or flattery; "This employee is currying favor with his superordinates" |
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bootlick
verbTo support slavishly every opinion or suggestion of a superior:
Slang: suck up.
Idioms: curry favor, dance attendance, kiss someone's feet, lick someone's boots.
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