Pronunciation: /ˈbutˌlɪkər/
noun a person who behaves obsequiously to someone in authority
A1 He is a bootlicker who always agrees with the boss.
A2 The bootlicker was constantly seeking approval from his superiors.
B1 The bootlicker was known for his insincere flattery towards those in power.
B2 She realized her colleague was a bootlicker when he started taking credit for her work.
C1 The CEO surrounded himself with bootlickers who never challenged his decisions.
C2 The politician was accused of being a bootlicker for always supporting the party line, regardless of his personal beliefs.
formal The employee was accused of being a bootlicker by his colleagues for constantly praising the boss.
informal Don't be a bootlicker and try to impress the teacher just to get good grades.
slang That guy is such a bootlicker, always sucking up to the boss for promotions.
figurative Being a bootlicker may get you short-term benefits, but it won't earn you respect in the long run.
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