boot-licking

[US]/[bʊt ˈlɪkɪŋ]/
[UK]/[bʊt ˈlɪkɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. De handeling van overdreven vleierij of pogingen om iemand in gezag te plezieren, vaak om genegenheid te verkrijgen; dienswilligheid; sycophantie.
v. Overdreven vleien of proberen iemand in gezag te plezieren, vaak om genegenheid te verkrijgen.

Phrases & Collocations

boot-licking behavior

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boot-licking around

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boot-licking tactics

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boot-licking boss

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boot-licking friend

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boot-licking game

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boot-licking service

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boot-licking person

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boot-licking style

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boot-licking culture

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Example Sentences

he's constantly boot-licking his boss to get a promotion.

the intern was accused of boot-licking to impress the senior staff.

i don't appreciate his blatant boot-licking of the ceo.

she warned him against boot-licking and encouraged him to be himself.

the team resented his boot-licking and lack of integrity.

it's embarrassing to watch someone boot-licking for attention.

he's just boot-licking to get on the good side of the client.

stop the boot-licking and start contributing to the project.

the politician was known for his excessive boot-licking of powerful figures.

i saw him boot-licking the manager during the performance review.

there's a fine line between respect and boot-licking.

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