flunkey
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:47 am
flunkey or flunky (noun)
A uniformed manservant, a lackey, a menial worker; a slavishly obedient person. (Often used contemptuously.)
Of Scottish origin; first recorded in the 18th century. Perhaps from "flanker", an attendant at one's side (flank).
"The prince was accompanied by two flunkeys, who stood impassively awaiting his orders."
"Assert yourself; don't let your boss treat you like a flunky."
A uniformed manservant, a lackey, a menial worker; a slavishly obedient person. (Often used contemptuously.)
Of Scottish origin; first recorded in the 18th century. Perhaps from "flanker", an attendant at one's side (flank).
"The prince was accompanied by two flunkeys, who stood impassively awaiting his orders."
"Assert yourself; don't let your boss treat you like a flunky."