Bootlickers (7)
I believe the answer is:
toadies
'bootlickers' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for toadies that I've seen before include "Slimy amphibious types" , "People who flatter and behave obsequiously" , "Bootlickers" , "Flatterers, sycophants" , "Yes-men" .)