Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lackey
noun
/ˈlaki/
Definition
A lackey is a servant, especially one who is obsequiously attentive to a wealthy or powerful person.
Examples
- The millionaire’s lackey followed him everywhere, carrying his bags and fetching drinks.
- In the movie, the main character was portrayed as a lackey who would do anything for his boss.
- She felt like a lackey at her job, always being asked to run errands for her superior.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe someone who performs menial tasks and does the bidding of another, often without question.
Synonyms
- servant
- subservient
- flunky
- domestic
- minion
