Flunkeys

/ˈflʌŋkiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of flunkey; multiple servants, assistants, or obsequious people.

Etymology

Regular pluralization of 'flunkey' using the -s suffix.

Kelly Says

Both 'flunkeys' and 'flunkies' are acceptable plurals, showing how English tolerates variant spellings in the same word family—a reminder that English is democratic and messy rather than perfectly organized.

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