холу́й — meaning in English

English meaning

• lackey noun A servant, especially one in uniform, or by extension someone who follows orders without question.
• minion noun A follower or underling who carries out orders, often unquestioningly, for someone more powerful.

Senses

холу́й is used for these senses in English:

• lackey A fawning, servile follower.
• minion A sycophantic 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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