Pronunciation: /ˈlæk.i/
noun a servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant
A1 The lackey brought the king his daily meal.
A2 The lackey followed the magician around, carrying his props.
B1 The lackey was tasked with running errands for the wealthy businessman.
B2 The lackey was loyal to his boss, carrying out any task assigned to him.
C1 The lackey's role in the organization was to ensure the smooth running of operations.
C2 The lackey's unwavering loyalty to his leader earned him a position of trust within the inner circle.
verb None
A1 She lackeys for her boss by running errands and fetching coffee.
A2 The intern lackeyed for the senior executive, doing whatever tasks were assigned to them.
B1 He was tired of being treated like a lackey and decided to stand up for himself.
B2 The politician was accused of lackeying to the interests of big corporations rather than representing the people.
C1 The CEO had a team of loyal lackeys who carried out his every command without question.
C2 She refused to be a lackey to anyone and always stood up for what she believed in, even if it meant going against authority.
adjective None
A1 He is the boss's lackey and does whatever he is told.
A2 The lackey waiter quickly brought us our drinks.
B1 She was tired of being treated like a lackey by her supervisor.
B2 The lackey journalist was willing to write whatever the government wanted.
C1 The lackey politicians were just puppets for the powerful corporations.
C2 The lackey executives were more concerned with pleasing their superiors than doing what was right.
adverb None
A1 The lackey followed his boss around all day.
A2 She spoke to him in a lackey manner, always agreeing with everything he said.
B1 The lackey dutifully carried out all of his master's orders without question.
B2 He acted as a lackey to the CEO, doing whatever was asked of him without complaint.
C1 The lackey was fiercely loyal to his employer, willing to do anything to please him.
C2 Despite his lackey role, he was actually the one pulling the strings behind the scenes.
pronoun None
A1 The lackey brought the drinks to the table.
A2 The lackey was always at the beck and call of his boss.
B1 The lackey's loyalty to his master was unwavering.
B2 The lackey's job was to carry out any task assigned to him without question.
C1 The lackey's role in the organization was crucial for the smooth running of operations.
C2 The lackey's obedience and efficiency earned him the trust of his superiors.
preposition None
A1 The lackey of the king carried out his orders without question.
A2 She was treated like a lackey by her boss, always being asked to do menial tasks.
B1 The lackey to the CEO was responsible for scheduling his meetings and managing his calendar.
B2 The lackey in the movie was portrayed as a loyal servant who would do anything for his master.
C1 The lackey of the dictator was instrumental in carrying out his oppressive policies.
C2 The lackey of the crime boss was willing to do anything to prove his loyalty, even commit murder.
conjunction None
A1 The lackey brought the king his crown.
A2 The lackey was always obedient to his master's commands.
B1 The lackey's loyalty was unquestionable, always serving without question.
B2 Despite being a lackey, he had dreams of one day becoming a knight.
C1 The lackey's role in the kingdom was crucial, as he carried out important tasks for the royal family.
C2 The lackey's unwavering devotion to his master earned him respect and admiration from all who knew him.
interjection None
A1 Lackey! Please bring me a glass of water.
A2 Lackey, could you help me with this heavy box?
B1 Hey lackey, make sure the table is set for dinner.
B2 Excuse me, lackey, could you fetch my coat from the closet?
C1 Lackey, I need you to organize a meeting with the board members.
C2 I demand your attention, lackey, and I expect you to fulfill my requests promptly.
article None
A1 The lackey carried the bags for his boss.
A2 The lackey obediently followed all of the orders given by the supervisor.
B1 The lackey was constantly belittled and mistreated by his superior.
B2 The lackey eventually grew tired of being treated like a servant and decided to quit.
C1 The lackey's loyalty to his employer was unwavering, even in the face of adversity.
C2 Despite being a lackey, he was respected by his colleagues for his dedication and hard work.
formal The lackey was tasked with running errands for his employer.
informal The lackey had to do all the grunt work around the office.
slang The lackey was basically the boss's minion.
figurative She referred to him as her lackey, always following her around like a shadow.
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