flunky

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noun

A person who always agrees with their superior or employer.

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lackeyyes-manflunkeystooge
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Meanings

nounflunky (plural flunkies)

plural flunkies

  1. derogatoryslangA person who always agrees with their superior or employer.

    Synonyms: lackey, yes-man

  2. One performing menial or miscellaneous duties.
  3. alternativeAlternative form of flunkey.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA person who always agrees with their superior or employer.

Similar
lackeyyes-man

More synonyms by meaning

nouna male servant (especially a footman)

Similar
lackeyflunkey
Broader
servantretainer

nouna person of unquestioning obedience

Similar
flunkeystoogeyes-man
Broader
follower
Also see
flunkeyhirelinglackeyspear carrierstoogesycophantyes-man

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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MLA

“flunky.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flunky. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “flunky,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flunky.

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