Flunkyite

/ˈflʌŋkiaɪt/ noun

Definition

A person who practices or advocates flunkyism; a devoted flunky or sycophant (alternate spelling of flunkeyite).

Etymology

Combines 'flunky' with the -ite suffix, paralleling 'flunkeyite.'

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