Synonyms of lackey
29 similar words
Another word for lackey is minion. Other synonyms of lackey are henchman, stooge, sycophant and myrmidon.
Synonyms and similar words for lackey
nounA fawning, servile follower.
- lickspittle
- acolyte
- adjutant
- aide
- bootlicker
- disciple
- flunkey
- footman
- satrap
- follower
- henchmanA loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
- hireling
- inferior
- lap dog
- man Friday
- minionA loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.
- myrmidonA soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity (sometimes applied...
- poodleA person servile towards someone whom they consider their superior.
- retainer
- right-hand manA trusted assistant.
- right-hand womanA trusted female assistant.
- servant
- stoogeOne who knowingly allows themself to be used for another's profit; a dupe.
- subordinate
- sycophantOne who seeks to gain through the powerful and influential.
- toadyA sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion.
- underling
- vassal
- yes manA person who always agrees with their employer or superior.
Meaning of lackey
- noun A footman, a liveried male servant.
- noun A fawning, servile follower.
- verb To attend, wait upon, serve obsequiously.
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