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bootlicker

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Bootlicker (noun) means someone who flatters and obeys others in a servile way; a toady.

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1

Someone who flatters and obeys others in a servile way; a toady.

2

(informal) Someone regarded as backing an authoritarian government or leader.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from boot and licker.

Synonyms

groveller fawner groveler truckler

Rhymes for bootlicker

wicker ticker kicker bicker sicker Picker clicker snicker sticker flicker slicker trafficker

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What is the meaning of bootlicker?

"bootlicker" (noun) means someone who flatters and obeys others in a servile way; a toady.

What is another word for bootlicker?

Other words for "bootlicker" include groveller, fawner, groveler, truckler.

What are the different meanings of bootlicker?

"bootlicker" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who flatters and obeys others in a servile way; a toady; 2. (informal) Someone regarded as backing an authoritarian government or leader.

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