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bootlick

/ˈbuːt.lɪk/

/ˈbut.lɪk/

bootlicknoun

bootlicks

/ˈbuːt.lɪk/

/ˈbut.lɪk/

Translations

подхалим

He was known as a bootlick in the office, always agreeing with the boss.

Его знали как подхалима в офисе, он всегда соглашался с начальником.

Additional translations

подлиза

льстец

Definitions

A person who behaves in an obsequious or sycophantic manner to gain favor or advantage.

The manager was known as a bootlick, always agreeing with the CEO's every word.

Synonyms

bootlickverb

bootlicked

Past Simple

bootlicked

Past Participle

bootlicking

Gerund

/ˈbuːt.lɪk/

/ˈbut.lɪk/

Translations

подлизываться

He would often bootlick his boss to get a promotion.

Он часто подлизывался к своему начальнику, чтобы получить повышение.

Additional translations

подчиняться

прилизаться

льстить

Definitions

To behave in an excessively obsequious or servile manner towards someone in authority.

He was always bootlicking the manager to get a promotion.

To ingratiate oneself with (a person in authority) through excessive flattery; to fawn on.

The consultants spent the entire dinner bootlicking the powerful senator.

Synonyms