lapdog

noun

lap·dog ˈlap-ˌdȯg

variants or less commonly lap dog

plural lapdogs also lap dogs

Synonyms of lapdog next

: a small dog (such as a Chihuahua or Pomeranian) that may be held in the lap

: a servile dependent or follower

"We had a choice of being attack dogs or lapdogs," said a G.O.P. lawmaker.—

Jacob V. Lamar

lap dog politicians

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There are plenty of Scots and Irish in Toronto, but the proceedings are somewhat more civilized, if not a bit Hollywood-twee, what with lapdogs decked out as Michael Keaton’s famous character. —

Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Kan and Noda, both former finance ministers, are now criticized as lapdogs of Tokyo's powerful mandarins, chiefly because of their willingness to raise taxes. —

Takashi Yokota, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2011 On the other hand, toy breeds, like Pomeranians, prefer to be lapdogs, according to the American Kennel Club. —

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024 The Blenheim Cavalier is a true lapdog: easygoing, obedient, insinuating. —

David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lapdog