bootlicking

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
  2. adjective attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  3. adjective attempting to win favor by flattery

Synonyms

fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
flatter
Narrower (hyponyms)
curry favor

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