Flunky and Headman

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Flunky noun - A person hired to perform household or personal services.

Usage example: since I'm just the flunky who files his papers, I've no idea where he is

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Headman is an antonym for flunky.

Nearby Words: flunkey, flunk, flunking, flunked

Headman noun - The person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do.

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Flunky is an antonym for headman.

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