flunky

or flun·key

[ fluhng-kee ]

noun

, plural flun·kies.

1. a male servant in livery.
2. an assistant who does menial work.
3. a toady; yes-man.

flunky

/ ˈflʌŋkɪ /

noun

1. a servile or fawning person
2. a person who performs menial tasks
3. derogatory.
   a manservant in livery

Other Words From

• flunky·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of flunky¹

First recorded in 1775–85; perhaps alteration of flanker

Word History and Origins

Origin of flunky¹

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

His purges of "RINOs" and apostates and the elevation of flunkies and sycophants made the Republican Party into a dysfunctional party of weirdos and cranks.

From Salon

Blow up the federal government by firing tens of thousands of civil servants and replacing them with obedient flunkies.

From Salon

If Hannity were anything but a Trump flunky he would have at least followed up and asked him exactly what plans he had to accomplish those two things on "day one."

From Salon

And along the way, Mr. Biden, his 2020 campaign apparatus, and now his administration flunkies have told a series of evolving lies about the old man’s knowledge of and participation in the racket.

From Washington Times

In 2021, he was Trump's flunky, desperate to keep him in power so that he, too, would remain relevant.

From Salon