flunkey

Noun
Synonyms: lackeyflunkystoogeyes-man

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a male servant (especially a footman)Synonyms: lackeyflunky
  2. a person of unquestioning obedienceSynonyms: flunkystoogeyes-man
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Flunky \Flun"ky\ (fl[u^][ng]"k[y^]), n.; pl. Flunkies (fl[u^][ng]"k[i^]z). [Prob. fr. or akin to flank.] [Written also flunkey.]

1.A contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman. [1913 Webster]

2.One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob. [1913 Webster]

3.One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and unwary jobber. [Cant, U.S.] [1913 Webster]

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