Associations to the word «Flunkey»

Wiktionary

FLUNKEY, noun. An underling; a contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
FLUNKEY, noun. One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob.
FLUNKEY, noun. One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and unwary jobber. [Cant, U.S.]

Dictionary definition

FLUNKEY, noun. A male servant (especially a footman).
FLUNKEY, noun. A person of unquestioning obedience.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke