flunkey
Americannoun
plural
flunkeysOther Word Forms
- flunkeyism noun
Example Sentences
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“Whether the leak came from The London Clinic, or from a flunkey who had been loose-lipped, remains unclear,” the Ephraim Hardcastle column said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024
He most notably featured on several Coen brothers films, including playing a studio flunkey in Barton Fink, a gangster in Miller’s Crossing, and a private investigator in the Big Lebowski.
From The Guardian • Sep. 2, 2016
He has called himself "chief choreboy," "high-toned flunkey," "official spokesman," "official adviser," but he holds no legal post from which he can be kicked out.
From Time Magazine Archive
When Deputies straggled back to their desks, they found a flunkey struggling up to the tribune with a heavy pedestal, its top padded with red plush.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Here, marm, this is him," said the fellow, pointing to his brother flunkey, who stood grinning, with his hands in his pockets.
From The Actress' Daughter A Novel by Fleming, May Agnes
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