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flunky

/flʌŋki/ noun · British & US
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What does flunky mean?

noun

A person who is considered to be of low status or importance, often used to describe someone who is seen as inferior or subordinate. A person who is employed to perform menial tasks, often in a subordinate or inferior position.

Example

"The new intern was treated like a flunky by the rest of the team, forced to do all the menial tasks."

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