| 词汇 | flunky |
| 词源 | flunky. Flunky, also spelled flunkey, was originally a very nice Scots word, probably deriving from flanker, “one who stands at a person’s flank or side.” Flunky was simply the word for a serv- ant or footman, but by the 19th century it took on its contemp- tuous meaning of a lackey, a slavish, obedient servant who will always do his master’s bidding. |
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