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flunky

noun flun·ky \ˈfləŋ-kē\

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

plural flunkies also flunkeys

Full Definition of FLUNKY

a : a liveried servant

b : one performing menial or miscellaneous duties

: yes-man

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flun·ky also flun·key or flun·kie \ˈfləŋ-kē\

Scots, of unknown origin

First Known Use: circa 1782

Synonyms: daily [British], domestic, servant (also flunkey or flunkie), lackey, menial, retainer, slavey, steward

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