flunky
pronunciation
How to pronounce flunky in British English:
UK ['flʌŋkɪ]
How to pronounce flunky in American English:
US [ˈflʌŋki]
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- Noun:
- a male servant (especially a footman)
- a person of unquestioning obedience
Word Origin
- flunky (n.)
- also flunkey, 1782, Scottish dialect, "footman, liveried servant," of uncertain origin, perhaps a diminutive variant of flanker (in reference to servants running alongside coaches; compare footman). Sense of "flatterer, toady" first recorded 1855. "Recent in literature, but prob. much older in colloquial speech" [Century Dictionary].
Example
- 1. Not to some flunky , so no dentist , no deal , all right ?
- 2. You do this by holding your flunky too long .
- 3. If it is used more than the proper amount in delicacies , it will turn to a flunky , damaging the flavor of the delicacies .
- 4. Another clip calls the south korean foreign minister a " pro-american flunky " who should make his living by " mopping the floors of the pentagon . "
- 5. I felt like shrieking at her : " don 't you know they are carrying around these bags because , unlike you , they have no town-car / butler / flunky , and must carry their lives on their shoulders ! "