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lickspittle
UK
/ˈlɪk.spɪt.əl/
US
/ˈlɪkˌspɪtəl/
lickspittles
pl
UK
/ˈlɪk.spɪt.əl/
US
/ˈlɪkˌspɪtəl/
Translations
The manager was known as a lickspittle to the CEO.
Менеджер был известен как подхалим генерального директора.
Additional translations
Definitions
The manager was surrounded by lickspittles who agreed with everything he said.
Synonyms
more lickspittle
Comp.
most lickspittle
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪkˌspɪt.əl/
US
/ˈlɪkˌspɪt.əl/
Used mainly attributively to describe persons or actions that are servilely flattering.
Definitions
The senator gave a lickspittle speech praising the administration.