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- [lik-spit-l]
- /ˈlɪkˌspɪt l/
- /ˈlɪkˈspɪtl/
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- [lik-spit-l]
- /ˈlɪkˌspɪt l/
Definitions of lickspittle word
- noun lickspittle a contemptible, fawning person; a servile flatterer or toady. 1
- noun lickspittle A person who behaves obsequiously to those in power. 1
- noun lickspittle a flattering or servile person 0
- noun lickspittle a servile flatterer; toady 0
- noun lickspittle A fawning toady; a base sycophant. 0
- noun lickspittle (by extension) The practice of giving empty flattery for personal gain. 0
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Origin of lickspittle
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; lick + spittle
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Parts of speech for Lickspittle
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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determiner
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lickspittle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
lickspittle usage trend in Literature
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