English Explanatory Dictionary

bootlicker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner; a toady.
  2. Anyone who is seen as supporting authoritarianism.

Pronunciation

/ˈbuːtlɪkə/ /ˈbuːtlɪkɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bootlicker.wav

Word forms

bootlicker bootlickers boot licker boot-licker

Etymology

From boot + licker.

Synonyms

ass-licker for more sycophant

Related words

bootlick wannabe

Derived words

botlicker Bushlicker
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