lickspittle
pronunciation
How to pronounce lickspittle in British English:
UK [ˈlɪkspɪtl]
How to pronounce lickspittle in American English:
US [ˈlɪkˌspɪtl]
Word Origin
- lickspittle (n.)
- also lick-spittle, "sycophant, abject toady," 1741, from lick (v.1) + spittle.