Definition of Bootlicking

1. Adjective. Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.

Exact synonyms: Fawning, Obsequious, Sycophantic, Toadyish
Similar to: Insincere
Derivative terms: Obsequiousness, Sycophant

2. Adjective. Attempting to win favor by flattery.
Exact synonyms: Fawning, Sycophantic, Toadyish
Similar to: Servile
Derivative terms: Sycophant

Definition of Bootlicking

1. Verb. (present participle of bootlick) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bootlicking

1. bootlick [v] - See also: bootlick

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bootlicking

bootlegger
bootlegger reverse
bootlegger reverses
bootleggers
bootlegging
bootlegs
bootles
bootless
bootlessly
bootlessness
bootlessnesses
bootlick
bootlicked
bootlicker
bootlickers
bootlicking (current term)
bootlicks
bootlike
bootload
bootloader
bootloaders
bootloads
bootmaker
bootmakers
bootmaking
bootneck
bootnecks
bootprint
bootprints
boots

Literary usage of Bootlicking

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Current History and Modern Culture by Preservation Office, Cleveland Public Library (1895)
"... Mr. Bailey Martin tells the story of his life at a boys' school in Eng land, of his working his way by scheming and bootlicking into the good graces of ..."

2. A Collection of College Words and Customs by Benjamin Homer Hall (1856)
"... and that is known as bootlicking ; a reproach, I am sorry to say, too indiscriminately applied." At Yale, and other colleges, a tutor or any other ..."

3. Race Distinctions in American Law by Gilbert Thomas Stephenson (1910)
"If he keep his soul well equipoised and act gently and manfully—not bootlicking, but seeking the peace of the city wherein he dwelleth, as Jeremiah advised ..."

4. Efficiency in City Government by Clyde Lyndon King (1912)
"bootlicking is still expected by many public officeholders, although private business has long ago learned that conferences with employees, participation in ..."

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