noun, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who always agrees with their superior or employer. derogatory, slang
2. 2
   a person of unquestioning obedience wordnet
3. 3
   One performing menial or miscellaneous duties.
4. 4
   a male servant (especially a footman) wordnet
5. 5
   Alternative form of flunkey. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

lackeylackeyadherentappendageapple polisherapple-polisher

Example

More examples

"If you behave like a flunky, you'll be treated like a flunky."

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