1. small dogs bred to be companions and sit on people’s laps
2. people who are overly eager to please someone in authority
Usage: figurative; often derogatory

Examples

• The wealthy woman carried her two lapdogs in a designer bag.
• Chihuahuas and Pomeranians are popular lapdogs.
• She spoiled her lapdogs with expensive treats and toys.
• The senator was surrounded by political lapdogs who agreed with everything he said.
• The CEO’s lapdogs never questioned his decisions.
• Her lapdogs slept on silk cushions in the living room.
• Critics called the board members nothing more than the chairman’s lapdogs.