bootlick

• Глагол, используемый для описания поведения в раболепной или угодливой манере по отношению к кому-либо, обладающему властью, обычно для получения расположения или выгоды.

A verb used to describe the act of behaving in a servile or obsequious manner towards someone in authority, typically to gain favor or advantage.

1. Flatter or fawn overC1informal

   To try to gain favor with someone in authority by behaving in a servile or obsequious manner.

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   • He was always bootlicking his boss to get a promotion.
   • She bootlicked the manager shamelessly during the meeting.
   • The politician surrounded himself with bootlicking advisors.

   Synonymscreepcringecurry favorfawnflattergroveingratiatekowtowsuck uptoadytruckle

   Antonymschallengecommandcondescendconfrontdefydominateinsultoffend