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flunkies Definition


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flunkey
flunky
noun flunkeys, flunkies
    1. A uniformed manservant, eg a footman.
      Thesaurus: slave, underling, manservant, minion, menial, drudge.
    2. derog
      A slavish follower.
      Thesaurus: hanger-on, yes man, cringer, toady, bootlicker, brown-noser (US slang).
    (N Amer)
    3. A person doing a humble or menial job.
Etymology: 18c: possibly from flanker someone who runs alongside.



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