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 sly or ingratiating person.
Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career.
One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.
A politically active or interested person.