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lickspittle

/ˈlɪksˌspɪtəl/ noun · British & US
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What does lickspittle mean?

noun

A person who flatters or tries to win favor with someone in a position of power, often in a servile or insincere way.

Example

"The politician's advisors were accused of being lickspittle, only telling him what he wanted to hear."

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