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noun
The forefinger.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, childish
Synonyms: arrow-finger, demonstrator, first finger, forefinger, index, index finger, lickpot, pointer, pointer finger, pointling, showing finger, teacher, trigger finger
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An untrustworthy sycophant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: lickspittle, sycophant, toady, adulator, apple polisher, arse-kisser, arse-licker, ass-kisser, ass-licker, bootlick, bootlicker, buttkisser, buttlicker, brownnose, brown noser, clawback, dickrider, doormat, flatterer, flunkey, groveler, groveller, hanger-on, kiss-ass, lackey, lick-platter, lickpot, minion, people pleaser, pickthank, schmoozer, simp, suck up, throne sniffer, toadeater, white knight
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Middle English likpot; equivalent to lick + pot, presumably from the act of using a finger to clean a pot after eating.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
