Flunkyistic

/ˌflʌŋkiˈɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or characteristic of flunkyism or those who practice it; showing excessive obedience or servile behavior (alternate spelling of flunkeyistic).

Etymology

Combines 'flunkyism' with the -ic suffix, paralleling 'flunkeyistic.'

Kelly Says

The deeper we go into suffix stacking with variants like 'flunkyistic,' the more rare and literary these words become—they exist but mostly in formal or political writing.

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