bootlicking (adjective)

1. In Greek mythology, Hera was often depicted as bootlicking Zeus in order to gain his favor and protect her own interests.

2. Why did the bootlicking employee bring a ladder to work? Because he wanted to climb the corporate ladder by flattery!

3. In the comic strip, the bootlicking sidekick always praised and flattered the superhero in the hopes of gaining more power.

4. The lavish palace was adorned with bootlicking decorations, featuring exaggerated flattery and embellishments to impress visitors.

1. In a futuristic world, the bootlicking android hoped to gain favor with its human masters by fulfilling their every desire.

2. Why did the bootlicking politician carry around a jar of honey? Because he wanted to sweeten up to everyone he met!

3. The book depicted a bootlicking character who would go to great lengths to flatter and seek the approval of the noble class.

4. The film portrayed a bootlicking employee constantly bending over backwards to flatter his boss in hopes of a promotion.