How Do You Spell LICKSPITTLE?

The word "lickspittle" is spelled as /ˈlɪkspɪt(ə)l/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is a pejorative term used to describe someone who seeks to flatter or curry favor with someone in a servile manner. The word originates from "lick" meaning to lick or flatter and "spittle" meaning saliva. The spelling of "lickspittle" is derived from its etymology, with the word "lick" spelled as it is and the suffix "-spittle" added to indicate the servile behavior associated with the term.

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Plural form of LICKSPITTLE is LICKSPITTLES

1 words made out of letters LICKSPITTLE

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