bootlick

[US]/buːt lɪk/
[UK]/boo tlik/

Translation

v.to flatter or praise someone excessively, often insincerely, in order to gain favor or advantage.; (slang) to flatter or praise someone excessively, often insincerely, in order to gain favor or advantage.

Phrases & Collocations

bootlick someone

a bootlicker

bootlicking behavior

engaged in bootlicking

avoid bootlicking

a bootlicking attitude

stop the bootlicking

obvious bootlicking

subtle bootlicking

Example Sentences

he always tries to bootlick the boss to get ahead.

it's frustrating to watch him bootlick everyone in the office.

she thinks she can succeed by bootlicking the higher-ups.

bootlicking won't earn you the respect of your peers.

he has a reputation for bootlicking to get promotions.

many employees feel that bootlicking is necessary for survival in the company.

she was accused of bootlicking to gain favor with management.

his constant bootlicking makes him unpopular among his colleagues.

bootlicking might get you noticed, but it's not a sustainable strategy.

she decided to stop bootlicking and focus on her own work.

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