flunkey

  1. Noun.  An underling; a contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer - a person working in the service of another (especially in the household).
  2. Noun.  One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob.
  3. Noun.  One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and unwary jobber. [Cant, U.S.].

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