verb
bootlick
Bootlick (verb) means to try to win someone's approval by being overly obedient and flattering.
verb
1
To try to win someone's approval by being overly obedient and flattering.
"He had no social position to protect, no employer to bootlick."
— Todd DePastino, Citizen Hobo: How a Century of Homelessness Shaped America (2003)
2
To behave in a fawning, servile way towards someone.
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Etymology
Formed from boot and lick.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of bootlick?
"bootlick" (verb) means to try to win someone's approval by being overly obedient and flattering.
What is another word for bootlick?
Other words for "bootlick" include kowtow, toady, truckle, fawn, kotow.
What are the different meanings of bootlick?
"bootlick" has 2 main meanings: 1. To try to win someone's approval by being overly obedient and flattering; 2. To behave in a fawning, servile way towards someone.
