Bootlick — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈbüt-ˌlik/ boot·lick

Meaning & Definition of Bootlick

Bootlick (verb)

  1. to try to gain favor with through a servile or obsequious manner
  2. to act obsequiously

Bootlick (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior

    "the kind of office in which people feel they have to bootlick in order to get ahead"

    similar: apple-polish, fawn, fuss, kowtow, suck (up), toady, truckle, curry favor, kiss up to
    related: drool, gush, slaver, slobber, endear, ingratiate, court, woo, adulate, idolize, worship, blandish, cajole, coax, flatter, overpraise, soft-soap, cower, cringe, grovel, abase, debase, demean, defer, submit, yield
    near: despise, disdain, scorn, gibe, jeer, scoff, brave, challenge, defy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bootlick

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bootlick:

apple-polish, fawn, fuss, kowtow, suck (up), toady, truckle, curry favor, kiss up to

Related Words for Bootlick

drool, gush, slaver, slobber, endear, ingratiate, court, woo, adulate, idolize, worship, blandish, cajole, coax, flatter, overpraise, soft-soap, cower, cringe, grovel, abase, debase, demean, defer, submit, yield

Near Antonyms of Bootlick

despise, disdain, scorn, gibe, jeer, scoff, brave, challenge, defy

Word Forms of Bootlick

Inflections: bootlicked, bootlicking, bootlicks

Derived words: bootlicker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bootlick

First known use: 1845t

Frequently Asked Questions about Bootlick

What does "Bootlick" mean?

"Bootlick" means to try to gain favor with through a servile or obsequious manner. As a verb, it is defined as: to try to gain favor with through a servile or obsequious manner.

What is another word for "Bootlick"?

Other words for "Bootlick" include apple-polish, fawn, fuss, kowtow, suck (up), toady, truckle and curry favor. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bootlick" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bootlick"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bootlick". Common alternatives include apple-polish, fawn, fuss, kowtow, suck (up), toady, truckle, curry favor and kiss up to.

How do you use "Bootlick" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bootlick" in a sentence: "the kind of office in which people feel they have to bootlick in order to get ahead".

Is "Bootlick" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bootlick" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Bootlick"?

"Bootlick" is pronounced /ˈbüt-ˌlik/ and divided into syllables as boot·lick.

What is the origin of the word "Bootlick"?

First known use: 1845t.

What is another word for "Bootlick" meaning "to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior"?

When "Bootlick" (verb) means to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior, synonyms include apple-polish, fawn, fuss, kowtow, suck (up) and toady.