flunky
flunky
Definition
flunky (fluŋ′kē)
noun pl. flunk′·ies
- a liveried manservant: term of contempt
- a person who obeys superiors in a servile, cringing way
- ☆ a person with very minor or menial tasks
Etymology: orig. Scot < ? Fr flanquer, to flank, be at the side of, as to render aid < OFr flanc, flank
flunk′y·ism′ noun
flunky
Usage Examples
Noun used with modifier
- design: By: TimM Youthwork design flunky 17 Posts Re: Taking up the Challenge 15/11/2005 20:50:24 _______________________________________________________ sharp!Sharp!
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