flunky

English

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Noun

flunky (plural flunkies)

1. (slang, derogatory) A person who always agrees with their superior or employer.

   Synonyms: yes man, lackey

2. One performing menial or miscellaneous duties.
3. Alternative form of flunkey.

Derived terms

• flunkydom
• flunkyish
• flunkyism

See also

• factotum
• flunker (possibly a false cognate)
• gofer

References

• “flunky”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.