lapdog in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

lapdog in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for lapdog in the English»French Dictionary

lapdog [ˈlæpˌdɒg, Am -dɑ:g] N

2. lapdog (person dominated by another):

lapdog
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She is lazy and indolent and primarily involved with her lapdog pugs.
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According to her, businesses depend on government the way a lapdog depends on its master.
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Some lapdogs were developed as pets while others, among the terrier group, for example, were first bred for active work.
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It is not a high energy breed, and enjoys the company of family members, being primarily a lapdog.
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He transforms vital watchdogs of democracy into mushy lapdogs.
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Lapdogs were also used in earlier times to attract fleas away from their owners.
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They have kept their hunting instincts, but do not exhibit high energy and are better suited to being lapdogs.
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Unless the artist wanted to be merely decorative, or merely a lapdog of the rich and powerful.
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It is a perfect lapdog with a height of 8-11 inches and a weight of 3-15 pounds.
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Just as a loyal lapdog won't leave its owners alone, the devices -- capturing photos dubbed "dronies" -- are capable of tracking people's movement.
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