Lackey

Lackey: [lak-ee]

A lackey cannot lack many things or else they will be fired or dismissed.



Can you point out the lackey's in this photo?




In your own opinion, where would you place Alfred on this semantic differential scale?  Be sure to provide an explanation for your decision.

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Alfred Pennyworth is the butler of the Wayne family, but also raises Bruce Wayne after his parents are killed, acting almost like a father in doing so. 

Make an argument for who the better lackey is between Geoffrey from the Fresh Prince and Alfred from the Batman series.

  







There are many other names for a lackey.  Can you name three other names?




Synonyms for lackey include:

Attendant
Butler
Doormat
Steward
Flunky




Now try and find the correct definition below.

1. the contact or means of communication between groups; someone acting as such a contact; any close relationship; a thickening or binding agent used in cooking
2. a uniformed male servant; a servile follower
3. the most suitable or exact word or expression
4. a member of the ruling class; a person of high or noble rank or of prominent social standing