bootlicker (Meaning)

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bootlicker (n)

someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect

He's always been a bootlicker, constantly seeking the approval of those in authority.
The office bootlicker was quick to shower praise on the boss, hoping for preferential treatment.
She saw through the facade of the bootlicker, recognizing their insincere flattery.
Despite his efforts to appear genuine, his reputation as a bootlicker preceded him.
The bootlicker's attempts to curry favor with management were transparent to everyone except the bosses themselves.
The bootlicker's behavior irked his colleagues, who saw it as a betrayal of trust.
He climbed the corporate ladder through sheer bootlicking, rather than competence or skill.
The bootlicker's sycophantic behavior made it difficult for others to trust or respect him.
In a workplace dominated by bootlickers, genuine talent often goes unrecognized.
The CEO surrounded herself with bootlickers, creating an echo chamber of flattery that stifled dissent.

someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect

brownnoser, henchman,flunkey, flunky, lickspittle, parasite, toady, fan, minion, sycophant

No antonyms found.

He's always been a bootlicker, constantly seeking the approval of those in authority.

The office bootlicker was quick to shower praise on the boss, hoping for preferential treatment.

She saw through the facade of the bootlicker, recognizing their insincere flattery.

Despite his efforts to appear genuine, his reputation as a bootlicker preceded him.