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bootlicker

/ˈbuːtˌlɪkər/ noun · British & US
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What does bootlicker mean?

noun

A person who tries to win favor by flattering or obeying someone in power, often in a servile or insincere manner.

Example

"The politician's bootlicker was quick to praise every decision she made, no matter how unpopular."

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