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BOOTLICKING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does bootlicking mean?
• BOOTLICKING (adjective)
The adjective BOOTLICKING has 2 senses:
1. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
2. attempting to win favor by flattery
Familiarity information: BOOTLICKING used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Synonyms:
bootlicking; fawning; obsequious; sycophantic; toadyish
Similar:
insincere (lacking sincerity)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Attempting to win favor by flattery
Synonyms:
bootlicking; fawning; sycophantic; toadyish
Similar:
servile (submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior)
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