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 | ||