Seoinín — meaning in English

English meaning

• flunkey noun An underling; a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household).
• toady noun Someone who flatters and fawns over others, especially those in power, to gain favor.

Senses

Seoinín is used for these senses in English:

• flunkey (derogatory) An underling; a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household).
• toady A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion.

flunkey — full definition

1. noun An underling; a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household).
2. noun An unpleasant, snobby or cringeworthy person.

toady — full definition

1. noun Someone who flatters and fawns over others, especially those in power, to gain favor.
2. verb To act in a servile, flattering way toward someone.

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