Complete Definition of "flunkey"

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English

Pronunciation
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Alternative forms
flunky

Noun
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#An underling; a contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer - a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
#One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob.
#One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and unwary jobber. [Cant, U.S.]

See also
lackey

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Revision and Credits for"flunkey"
  • 2007-11-09 15:25 - BD2412 - update template, Replaced: {{en-noun-reg-y| → {{en-noun| [[Project:AutoWikiBrowser|AWB]]

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