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- [boot-lik]
- /ˈbutˌlɪk/
- /ˈbuːt.ˌlɪk.ə/
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- [boot-lik]
- /ˈbutˌlɪk/
Definitions of bootlicker word
- verb with object bootlicker to seek the favor or goodwill of in a servile, degraded way; toady to. 1
- verb without object bootlicker to be a toady. 1
- noun bootlicker obsequious person 1
- noun bootlicker A person who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner; a toady. 0
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Origin of bootlicker
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; boot1 + lick
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Parts of speech for Bootlicker
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bootlicker popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bootlicker usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bootlicker
noun bootlicker
- apple-polisher — to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner.
- flatterer — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- flunky — a male servant in livery.
- lackey — A servant, esp. a liveried footman or manservant.
- minion — a servile follower or subordinate of a person in power.
Antonyms for bootlicker
noun bootlicker
- adversary — Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against.
- antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
- opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
- manager — a person who has control or direction of an institution, business, etc., or of a part, division, or phase of it.
- owner — a person who owns; possessor; proprietor.
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