bootlicker

UK
/ˈbuːtˌlɪk.ə/
US
/ˈbutˌlɪkɚ/
bootlickernoun
bootlickers
pl
UK
/ˈbuːtˌlɪk.ə/
US
/ˈbutˌlɪkɚ/
Translations
léche-bottesFamilier.
The manager was surrounded by bootlickers who agreed with everything he said.
Le directeur était entouré de léche-bottes qui approuvaient tout ce qu’il disait.
Additional translations
flagorneurPlus soutenu.
Definitions
A person who behaves in an obsequious or sycophantic manner, often to gain favor or advantage from someone in a position of authority.
The manager was surrounded by bootlickers who agreed with everything he said.
bootlickeradjective
UK
/ˈbuːtˌlɪk.ə/
US
/ˈbuːtˌlɪk.ɚ/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "bootlicker mentality"); does not take comparative/superlative forms.
Translations
flagorneurS’emploie surtout avec un nom abstrait ou un comportement.
His bootlicker attitude irritated the rest of the team.
Son attitude flagorneuse agaçait le reste de l’équipe.
Additional translations
servilePlus neutre.
Definitions
Attributive. Relating to or characteristic of a sycophant; showing servile flattery toward authority.
His bootlicker attitude irritated the rest of the team.