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    Lacayo (en. Footman)

    /laˈka.ʝo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who serves another, especially one of a higher social rank.
    The lackey was always willing to help his master.
    El lacayo siempre estaba dispuesto a ayudar a su amo.
    A person who acts servile or submissive.
    His behavior made him seem like a lackey to his superiors.
    Su comportamiento lo hacía parecer un lacayo ante sus superiores.
    An assistant who performs minor tasks.
    He hired a lackey to accompany him during the trip.
    Contrató a un lacayo para que lo acompañara durante el viaje.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lacaius', meaning servant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a lackey
    To act servilely towards someone.
    ser un lacayo
    to arrive like a lackey
    To arrive at a place to serve someone.
    llegar como lacayo

    Related Words

    to serve
    To perform one or more actions for the benefit of another person.
    servir
    slave
    A person who is under the absolute authority of another and does not enjoy freedom.
    esclavo
    dependent
    A person who depends on another for sustenance or well-being.
    dependiente

    Slang Meanings

    A person who blindly follows another.
    Don't be a lackey, think for yourself.
    No seas un lacayo, piensa por ti mismo.
    Someone who humiliates themselves before others.
    That attitude only makes you seem like a lackey.
    Esa actitud solo te hace parecer un lacayo.