verb
- to act obsequiously in order to gain favor; to flatter or fawn over someone in authority
Usage: informal; derogatory
Examples
- He constantly bootlicks the manager to get promoted.
- She bootlicks anyone who might help her career.
- The employee bootlicks his way to the top.
- Stop bootlicking and stand up for yourself.
- He bootlicks the wealthy donors at every fundraiser.
- She bootlicks the professor hoping for better grades.