Associations to the word «Lapdog»
Verb
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Wiktionary
LAPDOG, noun. A dog which is sufficiently small and tame to be held in the lap for long durations.
LAPDOG, noun. (figuratively) (usually derogatory) One who is exceedingly obedient, unquestioning, and submissive to another party.
Dictionary definition
LAPDOG, noun. A dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.