Flunky
(noun)
A servant or low-level employee who carries out menial tasks or runs errands for someone more important.
Origin:
The word 'flunky' originated in the mid-17th century from dutch 'vlunck' meaning a servant or low-level employee.
Examples:
- The CEO had a personal flunky to run errands and perform other menial tasks.
- The flunky was required to be on call 24/7 in case the boss needed anything.
- The flunky was always dressed in a suit and tie, ready to carry out any task assigned to him.
- The flunky was treated like a doormat by his boss, who never showed any appreciation for his hard work.
- Despite his thankless job as a flunky, the man was grateful for the steady employment and the modest salary.