Associations to the word «Lapdog»

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.
William Butler Yeats