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flunky

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noun flun·ky \ˈfləŋ-kē\
variants: or less commonly

flunkey

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flunkie

Definition of flunky

plural

flunkies

also

flunkeys

  1. 1a :  a liveried servantb :  one performing menial or miscellaneous duties

  2. 2 :  yes-man

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Examples of flunky in a Sentence

  1. If he can't go himself, he'll send one of his flunkies.

  2. since I'm just the flunky who files his papers, I've no idea where he is

Origin and Etymology of flunky

Scots, of unknown origin


First Known Use: circa 1782

flunky Synonyms

Synonyms
daily [British], domestic, servant (also flunkey or flunkie), lackey, menial, retainer, slavey, steward
Antonyms
master, mistress
Related Words
butler, footman, groom, houseboy, houseman, majordomo, man, manservant, servitor, valet; handmaiden (also handmaid), housekeeper, housemaid, lady-in-waiting, maid, maidservant, wench, woman; assistant, attendant, companion, factotum, follower; dogsbody [chiefly British], drudge, gofer (or gopher)
Near Antonyms
boss, captain, chief, foreman, head, headman, helmsman, kingpin, leader, taskmaster

FLUNKY Defined for English Language Learners

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noun flun·ky \ˈfləŋ-kē\

Definition of flunky for English Language Learners

  • : a person who does small jobs for someone powerful or important

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