Noun
(cynology) A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.
(idiomatic, by extension) A person who behaves in a servile manner, such as a sycophantic employee or a fawning lover.
Synonyms: ass-kisser, bootlicker, sycophant, toady
lap-dog (plural lap-dogs)
Alternative spelling of lap dog.
lap-dog
The unpleasant sound Bush is emitting as he traipses from one conservative gathering to another is a thin, tinny arf - the sound of a lap dog. George Will
Bognet’s first radio ad boasts without nuance: “We must stop the assault from Nancy Pelosi and her lap dog Matt Cartwright against our great President Donald Trump.” Source: Internet
He’s not a lap dog yet but, as his fear is replaced by trust, he is getting more comfortable with petting and human contact. Source: Internet
Bringing a horse to the shoeing area with all tools displayed is equal to loading your lap dog into the car and heading to the vet. Source: Internet
He is also very affectionate, and, although not the size of lap-dog, will definitely fight hard for that spot, during cuddle time. Source: Internet
Doesn’t that make you a political lackey and ideological lap-dog? Source: Internet