The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Bootlick \Boot"lick`\, n. A toady; a bootlicker. [Low, U. S.] --Bartlett. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
bootlick v 1: try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss" [syn: fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up]