FLUNKY

Flun″ky (flŭṉ″ky̆), n.; pl. Flunkies (–kĭz). [[Prob. fr. or akin to flank.]] [Written also flunkey.] 1. 1. A contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman.
2. 2. One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob.
3. 3. One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and unwary jobber.