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flunky

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

Definition of flunky

plural flunkies also flunkeys
1 a : a liveried servant
b : one performing menial or miscellaneous duties
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

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Origin and Etymology of flunky

Scots, of unknown origin

flunky Synonyms

Synonyms

domestic, lackey, menial, retainer, servant, slavey, steward;

Antonyms

master, mistress;

Near Antonyms

boss, captain, chief, foreman, head, headman, helmsman, kingpin, leader, taskmaster;

Related Words

butler, footman, houseboy, majordomo, man, manservant, servitor, valet;

handmaiden (also handmaid), housekeeper, housemaid, lady-in-waiting, maid, maidservant, woman;

FLUNKY Defined for English Language Learners

flunky

noun

Definition of flunky for English Language Learners

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

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