bootlicking

Definitions of bootlicking
  1. adjective
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
    synonyms: fawning, obsequious, sycophantic, toadyish
    insincere
    lacking sincerity
  2. adjective
    attempting to win favor by flattery
    synonyms: fawning, sycophantic, toadyish
    servile
    submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
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