Definitions
- Describing someone who excessively flatters or praises someone in a servile manner. - Referring to a person who seeks favor or advantage by being overly submissive or obsequious. - Talking about someone who ingratiates themselves to gain favor or benefits from someone in authority.
- Describing someone who flatters or fawns over others in order to gain favor or advantage. - Referring to a person who behaves subserviently and ingratiatingly towards someone in a position of power. - Talking about someone who is excessively sycophantic or obsequious to those in authority.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe individuals who seek favor or advantage through excessive flattery.
- 2Both words imply a lack of sincerity or genuineness in their behavior.
- 3Both words refer to people who are overly subservient or obsequious towards those in power.
- 4Both words have negative connotations and are used to criticize someone's behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Bootlicker is more commonly used in American English, while toady is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Formality: Bootlicker is considered slightly more informal than toady, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 3Connotation: Bootlicker may imply a more desperate or pathetic behavior, while toady may imply a more calculated or manipulative behavior.
- 4Frequency: Bootlicker is less commonly used compared to toady.
Remember this!
Bootlicker and toady are synonyms that describe individuals who excessively flatter or praise others to gain favor or advantage. While they have similar meanings, there are some differences between the two words. Bootlicker has a more literal origin and is more commonly used in American English, while toady has a more figurative origin and is more commonly used in British English. Additionally, bootlicker is considered slightly more informal and may imply a more desperate behavior, while toady can be used in both formal and informal contexts and may imply a more calculated behavior.
