lackey
The word “lackey” has 2 syllables: lac-key
It's pronounced as /ˈlæki/
What is synonym and antonym for lackey?
In the thesaurus, “lackey” has 44 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lackey along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lackey
- assistant
- attendant
- butler
- companion
- daily
- dogsbody
- domestic
- doormat
- drudge
- factotum
- flunkey
- flunkie
- flunky
- follower
- footman
- gofer
- gopher
- groom
- handmaid
- handmaiden
- houseboy
- housekeeper
- housemaid
- houseman
- lady-in-waiting
- maid
- maidservant
- majordomo
- man
- manservant
- menial
- minion
- retainer
- sancho
- servant
- servitor
- steward
- subordinate
- toady
- underling
- valet
- wench
- woman
- yes-person
Antonyms for lackey
- boss
- captain
- chief
- foreman
- head
- headman
- helmsman
- kingpin
- leader
- master
- mistress
- taskmaster
Meanings of lackey
- noun
- A footman, a liveried male servant.
- A fawning, servile follower.
- verb
- To attend, wait upon, serve obsequiously.
- To toady, play the flunky.
Example Sentences
- The villain surrounded himself with loyal lackeys to do his bidding.
- The dictator's oppressive regime was supported by a network of obedient lackeys.
- The celebrity's personal assistant was often referred to as a loyal lackey.
- The corrupt official relied on his lackeys to carry out unethical tasks.
- The evil mastermind had a team of obedient lackeys who followed his every command.
On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lackey, such as: assistant, attendant, boss, butler, captain, chief, companion.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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