Definition of flunkeys Flunkeys

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

flunkey - a person of unquestioning obedience
  flunky, stooge, yes-man
  follower a person who accepts the leadership of another
flunkey - a male servant (especially a footman)
  lackey, flunky
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  • flunkey (Noun)
    An underling; a contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another.
  • flunkey (Noun)
    One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob.
  • flunkey (Noun)
    One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and unwary jobber. Cant, U. S.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • flunkey
    flung′ki, n. a livery servant: a footman: a mean, cringing fellow.—n. Flun′keydom.—adj. Flun′keyish.—n. Flun′keyism. [Perh. orig. flanker, one who runs along by the side of.]

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