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ма́льчик на побегу́шках — meaning in English

malchik na pobegushkakh

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English meaning

boy noun A male child or young man.
henchman noun A loyal follower or subordinate who carries out orders, often without question — frequently used of a villain's or gang leader's helpers.

Senses

ма́льчик на побегу́шках is used for these senses in English:

boy (obsolete) A male of low station, (especially as pejorative) a worthless male, a wretch; a mean and dishonest male, a knave. [14th–17th c.]
errand boy A male employed to run errands.
gofer (informal) A worker who runs errands; an errand boy.

boy — full definition

noun A male child or young man.
interjection Used to express surprise, delight, or strong feeling.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

блин ма́льчик паца́н мальчик па́рень подро́сток ю́ноша мужчи́на лаке́й слуга́ ребя́та черноко́жий