lackey — a person who behaves obsequiously in order to gain advantage; a servile follower
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who behaves obsequiously in order to gain advantage; a servile follower
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæki/
Korean meaning: 아첨꾼, 아랫사람, 충견
Korean pronunciation: 래-키 (강세: 래)
Example Sentences
- Don't be the teacher's lackey just to get better grades!
- The corrupt politician surrounded himself with lackeys who never questioned his decisions.
- She refused to be anyone's lackey and started her own business instead.
lackey
NOUN//ˈlæki//
a person who behaves obsequiously in order to gain advantage; a servile follower
Servile follower desperately pleasing the boss
The lackey looks tacky and acts wacky!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'laquais'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 보병이나 하인을 뜻했습니다. 16세기부터 영어에서 사용되기 시작했고, 점차 아첨하는 부하나 충견이라는 부정적 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't be the teacher's lackey just to get better grades!”
“The corrupt politician surrounded himself with lackeys who never questioned his decisions.”
“She refused to be anyone's lackey and started her own business instead.”
“His lackeys brought him coffee, answered his emails, and even tied his shoelaces!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.