also flunkey, 1782, Scottish dialect, "footman, liveried servant," of uncertain origin, perhaps a diminutive variant of flanker (in reference to servants running alongside coaches; compare footman). Sense of "flatterer, toady" first recorded 1855. "Recent in literature, but prob. much older in colloquial speech" [Century Dictionary].
双语例句
1. The man of honour is broad and tolerant , the flunky is worry and misgiving.
君子坦荡荡,小人常戚戚.
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英英释意
1. a male servant (especially a footman)
2. a person of unquestioning obedience
实用场景例句
The man of honour is broad and tolerant , the flunky is worry and misgiving.
