Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Flunky \Flun"ky\, n.; pl. {Flunkies}. [Prob. fr. or akin to
   flank.] [Written also {flunkey}.]
   1. A contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman.

   2. One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob.

   3. One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and
      unwary jobber. [Cant, U.S.]

Source : WordNet®

flunkey
     n 1: a male servant (especially a footman) [syn: {lackey}, {flunky}]
     2: a person of unquestioning obedience [syn: {flunky}, {stooge},
         {yes-man}]