bootlick

Other forms: bootlicking; bootlicks; bootlicked

Definitions of bootlick
  1. verb
    try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
    synonyms: fawn, kotow, kowtow, suck up, toady, truckle
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    types:
    court favor, court favour, curry favor, curry favour
    seek favor by fawning or flattery
    type of:
    blandish, flatter
    praise somewhat dishonestly
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