How Do You Spell FOOTLICKER?

Pronunciation: [fˈʊtlɪkə] (IPA)

The spelling of "footlicker" follows a simple phonetic pattern. The first syllable "foot" is pronounced as [fʊt], which rhymes with "put". The second syllable "licker" follows the same pattern as "flicker" and is pronounced as [lɪkər], with the stress falling on the first syllable. The word "footlicker" is often used to describe someone who is servile or submissive, especially to those in authority. The correct spelling of this word is important to avoid confusion and misinterpretation.

Common Misspellings for FOOTLICKER

• ootlicker
• dootlicker
• cootlicker
• vootlicker
• gootlicker
• tootlicker
• rootlicker
• fiotlicker
• fkotlicker
• flotlicker
• fpotlicker
• f0otlicker
• f9otlicker
• foitlicker
• foktlicker
• foltlicker
• foptlicker
• fo0tlicker
• fo9tlicker
• foorlicker

Etymology of FOOTLICKER

The word "footlicker" is a derogatory term used to describe someone who is obsequious or overly submissive. However, it does not have a well-established etymology as it appears to be a relatively recent slang term. It is a compound word combining "foot" and "licker".

The word "foot" refers to the anatomical part of the leg that is used for standing, walking, and running. In slang, it can also be used metaphorically to denote subservience or inferiority, as in phrases like "to be at someone's feet" or "to be under someone's foot".

The term "licker" is derived from the verb "to lick", which refers to the action of running the tongue over something. In this context, "licker" is used pejoratively to imply that the person being described is servile or excessively eager to please someone.