How to Pronounce "lackey"
word
ˈɫæki
LAK-ee
lˈæki
LAK-ee
Definition
A lackey is someone who does unpleasant or servile work for another person, especially a person who acts like a servant for someone powerful, often out of self-interest or fear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæki
British English
lˈæki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAK-ee
UK
LAK-ee
Listen in Context
He treats his assistant like a lackey.
The king was surrounded by loyal lackeys.
Nobody likes being called a lackey.
He’s just the boss’s lackey, doing whatever he’s told.