A person who behaves in a servile manner, such as a sycophantic employee or a fawning lover.
A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.
A fawning toady; a base sycophant.
The practice of giving empty flattery for personal gain.
To play the toady; take the role of a lickspittle to please (someone).