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flunkey in Russian

flunkey in Russian is лаке́й, лизоблюд, подли́за — flunkey means a servant, especially one in uniform, who works in someone's household.

flunkey in Russian

лаке́й
noun
Pronounced: lakey
(derogatory) An underling; a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household).
лаке́й
noun
Pronounced: lakey
An unpleasant, snobby or cringeworthy person.
лизоблюд
noun
Pronounced: lizoblyud
An unpleasant, snobby or cringeworthy person.
подли́за
noun
Pronounced: podliza
An unpleasant, snobby or cringeworthy person.
подхали́м
noun
Pronounced: podkhalim
An unpleasant, snobby or cringeworthy person.

What does "flunkey" mean?

  1. noun A servant, especially one in uniform, who works in someone's household.
    "Coddled by gloved flunkies in dehumidified rooms, these volumes have been cherished with the same hushed attention that Saint Laurent and Bergé once lavished on Parisian ladies of a certain age."
  2. noun An irritatingly snobbish or embarrassing person.
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flunkey in a sentence

  • Coddled by gloved flunkies in dehumidified rooms, these volumes have been cherished with the same hushed attention that Saint Laurent and Bergé once lavished on Parisian ladies of a certain age.
  • Dignified flunkies in the circular reception hall of the Ritz took my bag and briefcase and I came through the revolving door looking for Renata.

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What is "flunkey" in Russian?
"flunkey" in Russian is лаке́й, лизоблюд, подли́за. flunkey means: A servant, especially one in uniform, who works in someone's household.
How do you pronounce лаке́й?
"flunkey" in Russian is лаке́й, pronounced "lakey".
Are there other ways to say "flunkey" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "flunkey": лаке́й, лизоблюд, подли́за, подхали́м.
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