I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: lick (I) + spittle
: an abject parasite or toady
they were … hired hands and lickspittles — R.P.Warren
Synonyms: see parasite
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
transitive verb
: to act servilely toward : flatter , toady
lickspittled everyone in the hope of advancement
intransitive verb
: to flatter or toady to someone in a servile manner
hated to see anyone lickspittle