Lapdog
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Lapdog ( noun )
- A small dog kept as a pet, especially one that is carried or held in the lap.
- A person who is overly subservient to another person or group.
Origin:
The origin of the word is unclear. but it refers to small dogs that were often kept in the laps of their owners as pets.
Examples:
- The lapdog was always by her owner's side, eager to please.
- The lapdog was so small that it could fit in the owner's purse.
- The lapdog barked excitedly as its owner returned home.
- She was accused of being a lapdog of the powerful politician.
- He was a lapdog of the wealthy businessman, always ready to do his bidding.
(As a verb)
Lapdog ( verb )
- A small dog kept as a pet, especially one that is carried or held in the lap.
- A person who is overly subservient to another person or group.
Origin:
The origin of the word is unclear. but it refers to small dogs that were often kept in the laps of their owners as pets.
Examples:
- The lapdog was always by her owner's side, eager to please.
- The lapdog was so small that it could fit in the owner's purse.
- The lapdog barked excitedly as its owner returned home.
- She was accused of being a lapdog of the powerful politician.
- He was a lapdog of the wealthy businessman, always ready to do his bidding.