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flun·key
/
ˈflʌŋ
ki
/
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[
fluhng
-kee
]
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noun,
plural
flun·keys.
flunky
.
Related forms
flun·key·ism,
noun
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flunky
or
flunkey
(ˈflʌŋkɪ)
—
n
,
pl
flunkies
,
flunkeys
1.
a servile or fawning person
2.
a person who performs menial tasks
3.
derogatory
usually
a manservant in livery
[C18: of unknown origin]
flunkey
or
flunkey
—
n
[C18: of unknown origin]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Flunkey
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So is
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zedonk
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So is
slumgullion
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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