underling
[uhn-der-ling]
noun
a subordinate, especially one of slight importance.
RELATED WORDS
attendant, gofer, slave, helper, deputy, servant, assistant, lackey, aide, serf, minion, second, flunky, peon, scrub, inferior
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Examples from the Web for underling
Contemporary Examples of underling
As Stanley was absorbing this information, in walked Whitey, with his underling Kevin Weeks.
Historical Examples of underling
He is an underling: I have nothing to do with him; I will speak with his master.
Essays, Second SeriesRalph Waldo Emerson
It was the mistake of some underling, turning me down, after Austin's death.
The Forbidden TrailHonor Willsie
Sira Nal's checks paled slightly with rage as he stared at his underling.
The PlayersEverett B. Cole
For a long minute, Morton stared on at his underling whom he had betrayed.
Making People HappyThompson Buchanan
Clever he was certainly and no underling, as they had gathered from de Lestis.
The Carter Girls' Mysterious NeighborsNell Speed
underling
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