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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.