flunkyism

Variant of flunky

flunky definition

flunky (fluŋ′kē)

noun pl. flunkies flunk′·ies

  1. a liveried manservant: term of contempt
    1. a person who obeys superiors in a servile, cringing way
    2. ☆ 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

Also sp. flunkey flunk′ey

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