How to Pronounce "flunkies"
word
FLUNG-keez
flUNG-keez
Definition
Flunkies are people who do boring or simple work for someone important, often because they want to please or obey them rather than doing real, meaningful jobs. The term usually suggests someone has little real power or independence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈflʌŋkiz
British English
flˈʌŋkiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLUNG-keez
UK
flUNG-keez
Listen in Context
The boss ordered his flunkies to clean the office.
Many politicians are surrounded by flunkies.
His assistants acted like flunkies, doing whatever he asked.
He doesn't make decisions himself—his flunkies handle all the details.