Flunkie
noun
A person who is excessively submissive to someone more powerful, often a servant or worker who does menial tasks.
He was just a flunkie, always agreeing with everything the boss said.
Usage tips
Informal
office flunkie,political flunkie,flunkie to someone
noun
A person who fails to meet expected standards, usually in a job or academic setting.
After flunking the exam, he felt like a complete flunkie.
Usage tips
Neutral
academic flunkie,flunkie status,workplace flunkie
noun
A person who is excessively submissive to someone more powerful, often a servant or worker who does menial tasks.
He was just a flunkie, always agreeing with everything the boss said.
Usage tips
Informal
office flunkie,political flunkie,flunkie to someone
noun
A person who fails to meet expected standards, usually in a job or academic setting.
After flunking the exam, he felt like a complete flunkie.
Usage tips
Neutral
academic flunkie,flunkie status,workplace flunkie
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Often used to describe someone who lacks independence.
In many workplaces, employees may feel pressured to act as flunkies.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Common in discussions about workplace dynamics.
The term flunkie may be misinterpreted in more formal settings, as it carries a negative connotation.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional connotation
May indicate a loss of dignity or self-respect.
Calling someone a flunkie can be insulting and evoke strong emotions.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Often used to describe someone who lacks independence.
In many workplaces, employees may feel pressured to act as flunkies.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Common in discussions about workplace dynamics.
The term flunkie may be misinterpreted in more formal settings, as it carries a negative connotation.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional connotation
May indicate a loss of dignity or self-respect.
Calling someone a flunkie can be insulting and evoke strong emotions.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Often used to describe someone who lacks independence.
In many workplaces, employees may feel pressured to act as flunkies.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Common in discussions about workplace dynamics.
The term flunkie may be misinterpreted in more formal settings, as it carries a negative connotation.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional connotation
May indicate a loss of dignity or self-respect.
Calling someone a flunkie can be insulting and evoke strong emotions.
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