jackal

  1. Noun.  Any of several wild canine species, native to the tropical Old World, smaller than a wolf.
  2. Noun.  A person who performs menial/routine tasks, dogsbody.
  3. Noun.  (pejorative) A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator.
  4. Noun.  (slang, rare) A jack (the playing card.).
  5. Verb.  To perform menial or routine tasks.

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