1. serving as a lackey; acting in a servile or obsequious manner toward someone
Usage: present participle of lackey; often used critically or disapprovingly

Examples

• He spent years lacqueying for the wealthy businessman, hoping for a promotion.
• The politician was accused of lacqueying to special interests rather than serving the public.
• She refused to spend her career lacqueying to demanding executives.
• They criticized him for lacqueying to the regime instead of standing up for his principles.
• The intern grew tired of lacqueying and decided to start her own business.