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Grammar : Noun
Spell : fluhng-kee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈflʌŋ ki



Définition of flunky

Origin :
  • also flunkey, 1782, Scottish dialect, "footman, liveried servant," of uncertain origin, perhaps a diminutive variant of flanker. Sense of "flatterer, toady" first recorded 1855.
  • noun attendant
Example sentences :
  • "You can wait in there; I'll see if Miss Stanton is in," said the flunky, as he turned on his heel.
  • Extract from : « The Music Master » by Charles Klein
  • "Yes, sir," replied the flunky, moving toward the sideboard.
  • Extract from : « Peter » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • "I'll go and ask if she'll see you," said the flunky unwillingly.
  • Extract from : « Cast Upon the Breakers » by Horatio Alger
  • He did protest then that any flunky on the Base could read it to the crowd as well as he.
  • Extract from : « Human Error » by Raymond F. Jones
  • His is the only house upon this island; also, I am his flunky and so I ought to know.
  • Extract from : « Pastoral Affair » by Charles A. Stearns
  • He was flunky, and took a great interest in him, as stepping-stone to his own greatness.
  • Extract from : « Christie Johnstone » by Charles Reade
  • Somehow all the world seemed to be in a conspiracy to make him flunky to the cook.
  • Extract from : « Bat Wing Bowles » by Dane Coolidge
  • The photographer's flunky stepped away to tell the chauffeur.
  • Extract from : « H. R. » by Edwin Lefevre
  • One in my position could only meet them as a flunky meets his master, anyway.
  • Extract from : « From the Bottom Up » by Alexander Irvine
  • He thumped him in the shoulders and spurred him when he whirled, To show them flunky punchers that he was the wolf of the world.
  • Extract from : « Cowboy Songs » by Various

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