flunky

flun·ky

noun \ˈfləŋ-kē\

plural flunkies also flunkeys

Definition of FLUNKY

1

a : a liveried servant b : one performing menial or miscellaneous duties

2

: yes-man

Variants of FLUNKY

flun·ky also flun·key or flun·kie \ˈfləŋ-kē\

Examples of FLUNKY

1. If he can't go himself, he'll send one of his flunkies.
2. <since I'm just the flunky who files his papers, I've no idea where he is>

Origin of FLUNKY

Scots, of unknown origin

First Known Use: circa 1782

Related to FLUNKY

Synonyms: daily [British], domestic, servant (also flunkey or flunkie), lackey, menial, retainer, slavey, steward

Antonyms: master, mistress

Related Words: butler, footman, groom, houseboy, houseman, majordomo, man, manservant, servitor, valet; handmaiden (also handmaid), housekeeper, housemaid, lady-in-waiting, maid, maidservant, wench, woman; assistant, attendant, companion, factotum, follower; dogsbody [chiefly British], drudge, gofer (or gopher)

Near Antonyms: boss, captain, chief, foreman, head, headman, helmsman, kingpin, leader, taskmaster

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Rhymes with FLUNKY

chunky, clunky, funky, gunky, hunky, Hunky, junkie, junky, monkey, punkie, punky, skunky, spunkie, spunky