Definition of bootlick Bootlick

boot•lick

We found 6 definitions of bootlick from 4 different sources.

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What does bootlick mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

bootlick - try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
  fawn, toady, truckle, kowtow, kotow, suck up
  blandish, flatter praise somewhat dishonestly
  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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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bootlick (Noun)
    A toady or sycophant.
  • bootlick (Verb)
    To seek favor from by fawning, servile behavior.
  • bootlick (Verb)
    To engage in fawning, servile behavior.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • bootlick (n.)
    A toady.

Part of speech

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  • bootlick, verb, present, 1st person singular of bootlick (infinitive).
  • bootlick, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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