Lick Someones Boots Crossword Clue

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	noun • a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission verb • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
	43%	5		To lick someone's boots metaphorically
	noun • An abject, cowardly person who submits tamely to others. verb • To submit tamely to others.
	36%	4		Some people who lick your boots are repulsive
	adjective satellite • very bad • soft and sticky

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