Synonyms of poodle
31 similar words
Another word for poodle is Canis aviarius aquaticus. Other synonyms of poodle are puddle-hound, acolyte, adjutant, aide and bootlicker.
Synonyms and similar words for poodle
nounA breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid...
- Canis aviarius aquaticus formal, obsolete
- puddle-hound rareSynonym of poodle.
nounA person servile towards someone whom they consider their superior.
- acolyte
- adjutant
- aide
- bootlicker
- disciple
- flunkey
- footman
- satrap
- follower
- henchmanA loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
- hireling
- inferior
- lackeyA fawning, servile follower.
- lap dog
- lickspittle
- man Friday
- minionA loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.
- myrmidonA soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity (sometimes applied...
- retainer
- right-hand manA trusted assistant.
- right-hand womanA trusted female assistant.
- servant
- stoogeOne who knowingly allows themself to be used for another's profit; a dupe.
- subordinate
- sycophant
- toady
- underling
- vassal
- yes manA person who always agrees with their employer or superior.
Meaning of poodle
- noun A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.
- noun A person servile towards someone whom they consider their superior.
- verb To wear a partial fursuit, typically the head and hands, while showing one's skin.
poodle in other languages
Questions about synonyms of poodle
- What is another word for poodle?
- Poodle has 31 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Canis aviarius aquaticus, puddle-hound, acolyte, adjutant, aide, bootlicker, disciple and flunkey.
- What does poodle mean?
- Poodle means a breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.
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