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BOOTLICK

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Bootlick.

Bootlick - as a verb

Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

Example: "He is always kowtowing to his boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fawn10kotow12kowtow16suck uptoady9truckle13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blandish14flatter10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bootlick - as a noun

A toady or sycophant.

Example Sentences

"He was known as a bootlick who would do anything to get ahead."
"The boss's favorite bootlick always received the best assignments."
"The politicians surrounded themselves with bootlicks who showered them with flattery."
"She saw through the bootlick's false compliments and dismissed him."
"The bootlick tried to undermine his colleagues in order to impress the boss."
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Word Game Points

Is BOOTLICK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bootlick is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOOTLICK has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is BOOTLICK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bootlick is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOOTLICK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is BOOTLICK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bootlick is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOOTLICK has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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