lapdog

Everyday

1. A lapdog is a small pet dog that likes to sit on people's laps. tree →
2. (informal, insult) A lapdog is a person who always obeys a more powerful person without thinking. tree →

In the lessons

Everyday and stories: «a little lapdog». In news and politics, «lapdog» is an insult for someone who just does what a leader wants.

Examples

• Grandma's lapdog sleeps on her knee. tree →
• A Pekingese is a typical lapdog. tree →
• The lapdog yapped at the postman. tree →
• People called the minister the president's lapdog. tree →
• My big dog thinks he is a lapdog. tree →
• Lapdogs were popular with rich ladies long ago. tree →
• He touched the dog too, and it became a little silky lapdog that could nestle in your palm. tree →

Note

Plural: lapdogs. One word. The insult sense is rude about a person; use it with care.