Lickspittle
Like the Anglo-American position of “High Sheriff” the word “lickspittle” is a relic of the 17th century. The phrase “lick the spittle” as a repulsive act dates back to the 1640s.
Pronunciation
lick·spit·tle | \ ˈlik-ˌspi-tᵊl \
Definition
lickspittle (noun): a fawning subordinate, sycophant, abject toady, one who will do any repulsive thing
Synonyms
apple-polisher; ass-kisser; boot-licker; brown-noser; fawner; flatterer; flunky; groveler; lackey; suck-up; sycophant; toady; truckler; yes-man
Example
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