minion — a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪnjən/
Korean meaning: 권력자의 부하, 심복 (특히 비굴하거나 중요하지 않은)
Korean pronunciation: **미**니언
Example Sentences
- The CEO's minions nodded enthusiastically at every word he said, even when he suggested pizza for breakfast.
- She refused to become anyone's minion and started her own business instead.
- The villain's minions were so incompetent that they accidentally locked themselves in the dungeon.
minion
NOUN//ˈmɪnjən//
a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one
a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one
A minion's opinion shakes the dominion!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '사랑받는 사람, 총애받는 사람'이라는 의미였지만 시간이 지나면서 '아첨꾼, 부하'라는 부정적인 의미로 변화했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The CEO's minions nodded enthusiastically at every word he said, even when he suggested pizza for breakfast.”
“She refused to become anyone's minion and started her own business instead.”
“The villain's minions were so incompetent that they accidentally locked themselves in the dungeon.”
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