What is the meaning of bootlicking?

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verb

Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering.
- usage: "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
- synonyms: fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up

adjective

Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
- synonyms: fawning, obsequious, sycophantic, toadyish
Attempting to win favor by flattery.
- synonyms: fawning, sycophantic, toadyish

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