| Pronunciation: | 'boot`lik | ||
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| Matching Terms: | bootlicker, bootlicking | ||
| Definition: | [v] tray to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss" | ||
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| Synonyms: | fawn, kotow, kowtow, suck up, toady, truckle | ||
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| See Also: | blandish, court favor, court favour, curry favor, curry favour, flatter | ||
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| Definition: | \Boot"lick`\, n. A toady. [Low, U. S.] --Bartlett. | ||
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