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lackey

 

[ ˈlaki ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

servant

A person who is employed to perform domestic duties, serve guests, or accompany someone in a subservient capacity.

Synonyms

attendant, minion, servant

Examples of usage

  • He was treated as a lackey rather than a respected employee.
  • The lackey quickly fetched the guests' coats.
Context #2 | Noun

derogatory

A person who is excessively obedient or servile.

Synonyms

flunky, stooge, sycophant

Examples of usage

  • He is nothing but a lackey to the wealthy elite.
  • She refuses to be a lackey to anyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "lackey" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lacaios

🇮🇳 चाकर

🇩🇪 Lakai

🇮🇩 pengikut

🇺🇦 підручний

🇵🇱 pachołek

🇯🇵 従者

🇫🇷 laquais

🇪🇸 lacayo

🇹🇷 aşçı

🇰🇷 하인

🇸🇦 خادم

🇨🇿 pachołek

🇸🇰 sluh

🇨🇳 仆人

🇸🇮 sluga

🇮🇸 þjónn

🇰🇿 қызметші

🇬🇪 მსახურება

🇦🇿 xidmətçi

🇲🇽 lacayo

Etymology

The word 'lackey' originated from the French word 'laquais', which referred to a footman or servant. It entered the English language in the early 16th century. Over time, 'lackey' has come to signify a person who serves or obeys another in a subservient or demeaning manner, often with a negative connotation.

See also: lack, lacking, lackluster, lacks.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,528, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.