Lackey (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A male servant (especially a footman).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lord's lackey stood at attention beside the carriage, awaiting his master's instructions.
- The butler summoned the lackey to pour the tea for the esteemed guests.
- In the grand estate, the lackey was tasked with polishing the master's shoes to a high shine every morning.
- As the family's sole lackey, he was responsible for answering the door, serving at table, and performing various other duties.
- The young nobleman had a personal lackey to attend to his needs and fetch him whatever he required.