English verb: bootlick | |||
1. | bootlick (communication) try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | ||
Samples | He is always kowtowing to his boss. | ||
Synonyms | fawn, kotow, kowtow, suck up, toady, truckle | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | blandish, flatter | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | court favor, court favour, curry favor, curry favour | ||