Phrases with «lackey»

A "lackey" is someone who blindly follows and obeys another person, often in a submissive or servile manner, without questioning or thinking for themselves. They usually do tasks or run errands for the person they serve, showing total loyalty and no independent thought. Full definition

lackey

one's lackeys

Sentences with «lackey»

Then why is the tone of Sharon Begley's cover story — nine pages in which anyone skeptical of the claim that human activity is causing global warming is painted as a bought - and - paid - for lackey of the coal and oil industries — so strident and censorious? (archive.boston.com)
Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) is the most put - upon lackey in show business. (dallasfilmnow.com)
Enter Multi-National United, a smarmy private military contractor that places the relocation in the hands of one Wikus van der Merwe (Sharlto Copley), a not very bright corporate lackey who also happens to be married to the boss's daughter. (villagevoice.com)
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Phrases with «lackey»

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