lackey

lack-ey · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant.

  2. 2.

    (Derogatory) A person who is obsequiously willing to serve or obey; a toady.

Forms

plural: lackeys

Related words

Antonyms: leader, master
See also: lackeys, minion, servant
Synonyms: attendant, minion, servant, sycophant

Etymology

From French laquais meaning "footman, servant," possibly from Catalan lacayo or Spanish lacayo.