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Flunky

Flun′ky

(flŭṉ′ky̆)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Flunkies
(flŭṉ′kĭz)
.
[Prob. fr. or akin to
flank
.]
[Written also
flunkey
.]
1.
A contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman.
2.
One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob.
3.
One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and unwary jobber.
[Cant, U.S.]

Definition 2024


flunky

flunky

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Noun

flunky (plural flunkies)

  1. A sycophant; a servant or hanger-on who is kept for their loyalty or muscle rather than their intellect.