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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of lap dogs

  • as in yes-men
  • as in puppies
  • as in lackeys
  • as in yes-men
  • as in puppies
  • as in lackeys
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lap dogs 1 of 2

noun (1)

Definition of lap dogsnext
plural of lapdog
as in yes-men

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lapdogs

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural of lapdog
1
as in puppies

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as in lackeys

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“Lap dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lap%20dogs. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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