lickspittle

[ lik-spit-l ]

noun

1. a contemptible, fawning person; a servile flatterer or toady.

lickspittle

/ ˈlɪkˌspɪtəl /

noun

1. a flattering or servile person

Word History and Origins

Origin of lickspittle¹

First recorded in 1620–30; lick + spittle

Example Sentences

Nobody likes a Quisling, or, at least, very few people would want to be seen as an eager lickspittle to tyranny.

From Salon

Trump, with his lickspittle staff and his checkbook crimes, is closer to the corrupt Prince John than Robin Hood.

From Salon

Trump, with his lickspittle staff and his checkbook crimes, is closer to the corrupt Prince John than Robin Hood.

From Salon

His lickspittle Legislature has taken up consideration of a new law that calls for the elimination of majors and minors in race or gender studies, the end of “diversity, equity and inclusion” programs, and the end of guaranteed tenure protection.

From Los Angeles Times

He then threatened, with all the ferocity that a craven, weaselly Trump lickspittle can muster: “Attorney General Garland, preserve your documents and clear your calendar.”

From Washington Post

Related Words

• adulator