bootlick
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1. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | blandish, flatter, |
| definition | : | praise somewhat dishonestly (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | truckling, |
| definition | : | the act of obeying meanly (especially obeying in a humble manner or for unworthy reasons) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | kotow, kowtow, |
| definition | : | a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | truckling, |
| definition | : | the act of obeying meanly (especially obeying in a humble manner or for unworthy reasons) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | kotow, kowtow, |
| definition | : | a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission (noun.communication) |
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