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lackey


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verb
lack·eyedlack·ey·ing

Definition of LACKEY

intransitive verb
archaic
: to serve as a lackey : toady
transitive verb
: to wait upon or serve obsequiously

First Known Use of LACKEY

1568

Rhymes with LACKEY

khaki, tacky

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