flunkey

Other forms: flunkeys

Definitions of flunkey
  1. noun
    a person of unquestioning obedience
    synonyms: flunky, stooge, yes-man
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    types:
    pushover
    someone who is easily taken advantage of
    type of:
    follower
    a person who accepts the leadership of another
  2. noun
    a male servant (especially a footman)
    synonyms: flunky, lackey
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    type of:
    retainer, servant
    a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
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