bootlick

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To seek favor from by fawning, servile behavior.
  • (intransitive) To engage in fawning, servile behavior.

Etymology

Compound from English boot (profit, remedy) + English lick.

Origin

English

lick

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