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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

flunkies

/flʌŋkiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does flunkies mean?

noun

People who are considered to be inferior or of low status, often in a humorous or ironic way. A person who is considered to be a failure or a disappointment.

Example

"The new employee was seen as a flunky by his coworkers, who thought he was incompetent."

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