flunkey

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Noun flunkey has 2 senses

lackey, flunky, flunkey - a male servant (especially a footman)
--₁ is a kind of servant, retainer
flunky, flunkey, stooge, yes-man - a person of unquestioning obedience
--₂ is a kind of follower
--₂ has particulars: pushover

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Flunkey

Noun - Sense 1

A flunkey refers to a servant or subordinate who unquestioningly complies with the demands or orders of a superior.

Example:

The wealthy man's flunkey fetched his coat and hat whenever he went out.

Noun - Sense 2

In British slang, a flunkey can also refer to someone who acts in a servile or obsequious manner.

Example:

"Why are you always doing everything he asks? Don't be such a flunkey!" she exclaimed.

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