Pronunciation: /ˈflʌŋki/
noun a person who performs menial tasks for someone else; a servant or subordinate
A1 The flunky brought the boss his coffee.
A2 The flunky was responsible for running errands for the office.
B1 The flunky was eager to prove himself and move up in the company.
B2 The flunky's job was to assist the executives with their daily tasks.
C1 The flunky's hard work and dedication eventually led to a promotion.
C2 The flunky was indispensable to the CEO, handling all of his scheduling and correspondence.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a flunky
A1 He is just a flunky worker, doing whatever his boss tells him to do.
A2 She felt like a flunky assistant, always being asked to do the menial tasks.
B1 The company hired a flunky intern to help with basic administrative tasks.
B2 The flunky employee was always willing to take on extra work without complaint.
C1 The flunky manager was known for micromanaging every aspect of his team's work.
C2 Despite his title, the CEO was seen as a flunky leader, lacking true vision for the company.
formal The CEO's flunky was tasked with organizing the board meeting.
informal I don't want to be just a flunky, I want to have a more important role.
slang He's just a flunky, he doesn't make any important decisions.
figurative She felt like a flunky in the grand scheme of things, always following orders without question.
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