Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

flunky

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.96 in modern English

Syllables
flunky
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who always agrees with their superior or employer.

Derogatory; Slang

noun

One performing menial or miscellaneous duties.

noun

Alternative form of flunkey.

Usage

Inflected Forms

flunkies (plural)

Derived Forms

flunkydom flunkyish flunkyism

Frequently Paired Words

factotum flunker gofer

Synonyms

yes man lackey flunkey stooge yes-man

Questions

What does flunky mean?
A person who always agrees with their superior or employer.

How to pronounce flunky

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