(also flunky) noun (plural flunkeys or flunkies)
1 (disapproving) a person who tries to please sb who is important and powerful by doing small jobs for them:
The minister arrived, surrounded by the usual subservient flunkeys.
2 (old-fashioned) a servant in uniform:
a team of hired flunkeys
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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