при́хвостень — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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.
• lackey noun A servant, especially one in uniform, or by extension someone who follows orders without question.

Senses

при́хвостень is used for these senses in English:

• henchman A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.
• lackey A fawning, servile follower.
• running dog (pejorative) A lackey; a lapdog; an unprincipled person who helps or flatters other, more powerful and often evil people.

lackey — full definition

1. noun A servant, especially one in uniform, or by extension someone who follows orders without question.
2. verb To serve someone in an overly obedient, fawning way.

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