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单词 flunkey
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
flun•key  (flungkē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -keys. 
  1. flunky.
flunkey•ism, n. 

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
flun•ky or flun•key /ˈflʌŋki/USA pronunciation   n. [countable], pl. -kies or -keys. 
  1. an assistant who does menial work.
  2. a person too eager to follow and obey someone powerful or important;
    toady;
    yes-man.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
flun•ky  (flungkē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -kies. 
  1. a male servant in livery.
  2. an assistant who does menial work.
  3. a toady;
    yes-man.
Also, flunkey. 
  • perh. alteration of flanker 1775–85
flunky•ism, n. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
flunky, flunkey /ˈflʌŋkɪ/ n ( pl flunkies, flunkeys)
  1. a servile or fawning person
  2. a person who performs menial tasks
  3. usually derogatory a manservant in livery
Etymology: 18th Century: of unknown origin
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