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BOOTLICKING
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Attempting to win favor by flattery
Synonyms:
bootlicking; fawning; sycophantic; toadyish
Classified under:
Similar:
servile (submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Synonyms:
bootlicking; fawning; obsequious; sycophantic; toadyish
Classified under:
Similar:
insincere (lacking sincerity)