flunkyism
A senior executive dismisses a junior employee's flunkyism with a wave of his hand.
Noun: The practice or behavior of behaving like a flunky (a servant or follower who performs menial tasks or shows excessive deference to a superior). It refers to a servile, obsequious, or fawning attitude, often characterized by flattery or subservience to gain favor.
- (His servile behavior was clear.)
- (The culture was full of fawning subservience.)
"to exhibit flunkyism": to display servile behavior.
- The assistant's flunkyism made him unpopular with colleagues. (His obsequiousness made him disliked.)
"flunkyism in action": when such behavior is actively performed.
- Flunkyism in action was seen when he carried the CEO's briefcase. (Servile behavior was demonstrated.)
Flunky (n): a servant or person who performs menial tasks; also, a person who behaves obsequiously.
- He acted as a flunky for the wealthy family. (He served as a menial attendant.)
Flunky-like (adj): resembling or characteristic of a flunky.
- Her flunky-like smile was insincere. (Her smile was servile and fake.)
- Servility: the quality of being submissive or obedient like a servant.
- Obsequiousness: excessive willingness to please or obey.
- Sycophancy: behavior of a sycophant; flattery for personal gain.
- Bootlicking: informal term for fawning or flattering to gain favor.
To kiss up to someone: to flatter or behave obsequiously toward a person in authority.
- He is always kissing up to the manager. (He is constantly flattering the manager.)
To brown-nose: informal, to curry favor through flattery.
- She brown-noses the professor to get better grades. (She flatters the professor for advantage.)