| 单词 | flunky |
| 释义 | flunky (once / 22643 pages) n A flunky is someone who works obediently for another person. You might apply for a job as a personal assistant, only to realize during the interview that it's really a job as a flunky. A flunky's job is to do whatever he or she is told to do, preferably without question, in a docile, dutiful way. A mob boss or other criminal mastermind might send flunkies out to do his dirty work, while in the old days a typical flunky was a footman or butler — a servant. This meaning comes from the Scottish flunkey, meaning "footman or liveried servant." WORD FAMILYflunky: flunkies USAGE EXAMPLESIt has resulted in the corruption of our democracy by immensely rich hedge-fund runners and their flunkies. Washington Post(Nov 18, 2016) There will be pundits and flunkies eager to persuade us just how acceptable the new situation is. The Guardian(Nov 12, 2016) He doesn’t have enough sense to at least send a flunky to the liquor store. Washington Times(Feb 01, 2016) 1n a person of unquestioning obedience Syn|Hypo|Hyper flunkey, stooge, yes-man pushover someone who is easily taken advantage of follower a person who accepts the leadership of another 2n a male servant (especially a footman) Syn|Hyper flunkey, lackey retainer, servant a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) |
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