someone who is too willing to do whatever they are told to do, especially when the person, organization etc being obeyed is much more important or powerful
The ambassador is careful not to appear to be a US lackey.
Synonyms and related words
People who are considered weak, useless or unreliable
yes man
paper tiger
softie
Synonyms and related words
Unimportant person or people
nonentity
lightweight
mediocrity
lackey
noun countable
US /ˈlæki/
Word Forms
singular
lackey
plural
lackeys
DEFINITIONS2
1
someone who is too willing to do whatever they are told to do, especially when the person, organization, etc. being obeyed is much more important or powerful
The ambassador is careful not to appear to be a U.S. lackey.
Synonyms and related words
People who are considered weak, useless or unreliable