lackey

or lac·quey

[ lak-ee ]

noun

, plural lack·eys.

1. a servile follower; toady.
2. a footman or liveried manservant.

verb (used with object)

, lack·eyed, lack·ey·ing.

1. to attend as a lackey does.

lackey

/ ˈlækɪ /

noun

1. a servile follower; hanger-on
2. a liveried male servant or valet
3. a person who is treated like a servant

verb

1. whenintr, often foll by for to act as a lackey (to)

Other Words From

• un·lackeyed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lackey¹

1520–30; < Middle French laquais, perhaps < Catalan lacayo, alacayo < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of lackey¹

C16: via French laquais, from Old French, perhaps from Catalan lacayo, alacayo; perhaps related to alcalde

Example Sentences

That aspect of the plan is being implemented by none other than Howard Lutnick who has apparently frozen out all those Project 2025 Trump lackeys who signed on with the wrong team.

From Salon

Donald Trump needs cheering up and nothing makes him happier than lackeys begging for his favor.

From Salon

“This is not new and the British people and the British government will not fall for it, and will not be taken for fools by Putin’s bots, trolls and lackeys.”

From Seattle Times

“Flooffee-Fyr! Who could’ve imagined that simpering lackey would have the guts to betray me? I respect him now, yes! But he shall taste my REVENGE!”

From Literature

“It makes you a lackey for the status quo.”

From Seattle Times