Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lapdog
noun
/ˈlæpˌdɔɡ/
Definition
A dog that is small enough to sit on a person’s lap; often pampered and treated like a companion.
Examples
- She has a little lapdog that follows her everywhere.
- Some critics describe him as a lapdog of the corporate interests.
Meaning
The term often conveys a sense of being overly submissive or reliant, sometimes referring to a person who is excessively loyal to someone more powerful.
Synonyms
- pet
- companion
- puppy
- sycophant
