lick-spittle (Meaning)

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lick-spittle (n.)

An abject flatterer or parasite.

He was known in political circles as a lick-spittle, always eager to curry favor with those in power.
The lick-spittle's flattery knew no bounds, as he shamelessly praised his superiors at every opportunity.
Despite his lick-spittle behavior, he never seemed to gain the respect of his colleagues.
The lick-spittle's constant fawning irritated even those who benefited from his obsequiousness.
In his pursuit of advancement, he became little more than a lick-spittle, sacrificing his dignity for a chance at success.
His lick-spittle demeanor made it difficult for others to take him seriously in professional settings.
Behind closed doors, his colleagues mocked him for his lick-spittle antics.
The lick-spittle's loyalty to authority bordered on sycophancy, earning him few genuine friends.
Despite his lick-spittle tendencies, he remained oblivious to the disdain with which others regarded him.
The lick-spittle's career was built on a foundation of sycophantic behavior rather than merit.

An abject flatterer or parasite.

sycophant, flunkie, bootlicker,flunkey, suck-up, henchman, parasite, minion, flunky, toady

No antonyms found.

He was known in political circles as a lick-spittle, always eager to curry favor with those in power.

The lick-spittle's flattery knew no bounds, as he shamelessly praised his superiors at every opportunity.

Despite his lick-spittle behavior, he never seemed to gain the respect of his colleagues.

The lick-spittle's constant fawning irritated even those who benefited from his obsequiousness.