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flunky

flunky noun: a person who always agrees with their superior or employer. Also the alternative form of flunkey.

Noun

flunky (plural flunkies)

  1. (derogatory, slang) A person who always agrees with their superior or employer.
    Synonyms:
    yes man, lackey
  2. One performing menial or miscellaneous duties.

Also used as

flunky is also the alternative form of flunkey.

Synonyms of flunky

Forms of flunky

pluralflunkies

Words formed from flunky

Questions about flunky

What does flunky mean?
Flunky means a person who always agrees with their superior or employer.
What part of speech is flunky?
Flunky is a noun.
What is the plural of flunky?
The plural of flunky is flunkies.

Words near flunky in the dictionary

  1. flunking out
  2. flunkout
  3. flunkouts
  4. flunks
  5. flunks out
  6. flunky
  7. flunkydom
  8. flunkyhood
  9. flunkyish
  10. flunkyism
  11. flunkyisms

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