verb
- serving as a lackey; acting in a servile or obsequious manner toward someone
Usage: present participle of lackey; often used critically or disapprovingly
Examples
- He spent years lacqueying for the wealthy businessman, hoping for a promotion.
- The politician was accused of lacqueying to special interests rather than serving the public.
- She refused to spend her career lacqueying to demanding executives.
- They criticized him for lacqueying to the regime instead of standing up for his principles.
- The intern grew tired of lacqueying and decided to start her own business.