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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

lapdogs

/læpˈdɔɡz/ noun · British & US
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What does lapdogs mean?

noun

Small, usually pampered dogs that are kept as pets, often by people who are wealthy or influential. People who are excessively obedient or subservient to someone in power.

Example

"The politician's lapdogs in the media helped to spin the story to their advantage."

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