1. plural of lickspittle; people who behave obsequiously or servilely toward someone in authority; flatterers or sycophants
Usage: informal; derogatory; often used as a collective noun or in plural form

Examples

• The manager was surrounded by lickspits who agreed with every decision he made.
• Those lickspits in the office would never dare to voice an honest opinion.
• He dismissed the lickspits and sought out advisors who would tell him the truth.
• The politician's inner circle consisted mainly of lickspits and opportunists.
• She had no patience for lickspits and preferred people with backbone.