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Lickspittle

/ˈlɪkspɪtl/

A fawning toady; a base sycophant.

📖 Definitions of "Lickspittle"

noun
  1. 1

    A fawning toady; a base sycophant.

  2. 2

    (by extension) The practice of giving empty flattery for personal gain.

verb
  1. 1

    To play the toady; take the role of a lickspittle to please (someone).

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