lapdog

/ˈlæpdɔːɡ/

lap·dog

BrE /ˈlæpdɒɡ/

NAmE /ˈlæpdɔːɡ/,

/ˈlæpdɑːɡ/

a pet dog that is small enough to be carried

(disapproving)

a person who is under the control of another person or group

SYN poodle