How Do You Spell LACKEY?

Pronunciation: [lˈakɪ] (IPA)

The word "lackey" is often misspelled due to its unusual phonetic transcription. The correct spelling is pronounced /ˈlæki/ and is derived from the French word "laquais". The confusion arises from the English pronunciation, which places the stress on the second syllable instead of the first. The incorrect alternate spellings include "lacky" and "lakie". It's important to use the correct spelling to ensure proper communication, especially in written form. Remembering the phonetic transcription can help reduce errors when spelling "lackey".

Meaning and Definition
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LACKEY Meaning and Definition

  1. A lackey is a noun used to refer to a person who willingly and unquestioningly serves another individual or a higher authority, often in a subservient or menial role. This term, sometimes considered derogatory, is derived from the historical role of a footman or a servant who would assist their master or employer, carrying out tasks at their command and attending to their personal needs. A lackey is typically characterized by their blind obedience and willingness to perform any task assigned to them without question or hesitation. In many cases, lackeys have limited autonomy or decision-making power, primarily existing to support and cater to the needs and desires of their superior.

    The term "lackey" can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who unquestioningly supports or defends another person or a particular cause without critically assessing the facts or considering alternative viewpoints. In this context, it implies an individual who blindly follows and repeats the opinions or actions of a more influential figure, often without fully understanding the consequences or implications of their allegiance.

    Overall, a lackey is someone who serves as a subservient companion or assistant, often displaying servile behavior and an absence of independent thought.

  2. • An attending male servant; a footman.
    • To attend servilely; to act as a lackey.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of LACKEY

The word "lackey" originated from the French term "laquais", which can be traced back to the late 16th century. In Old French, "laquais" referred to a menial servant or a footman. The term gradually entered English in the early 17th century, maintaining its meaning of a servant or a follower. It is believed that "laquais" itself could have derived from the Spanish word "lacayo", meaning a footman or a lackey, which may have come from the Arabic word "al-qā'id", referring to a commander or a leader.

Similar spelling words for LACKEY

Plural form of LACKEY is LACKEYS

Conjugate verb Lackey

CONDITIONAL

I would lackey
you would lackey
he/she/it would lackey
we would lackey
they would lackey

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be lackeying
you would be lackeying
he/she/it would be lackeying
we would be lackeying
they would be lackeying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lackey
you would have lackey
he/she/it would have lackey
we would have lackey
they would have lackey

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been lackeying
you would have been lackeying
he/she/it would have been lackeying
we would have been lackeying
they would have been lackeying

FUTURE

I will lackey
you will lackey
he/she/it will lackey
we will lackey
they will lackey

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be lackeying
you will be lackeying
he/she/it will be lackeying
we will be lackeying
they will be lackeying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lackeyed
you will have lackeyed
he/she/it will have lackeyed
we will have lackeyed
they will have lackeyed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been lackeying
you will have been lackeying
he/she/it will have been lackeying
we will have been lackeying
they will have been lackeying

IMPERATIVE

you lackey
we let´s lackey

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lackey

PAST

I lackeyed
you lackeyed
he/she/it lackeyed
we lackeyed
they lackeyed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was lackeying
you were lackeying
he/she/it was lackeying
we were lackeying
they were lackeying

PAST PARTICIPLE

lackeyed

PAST PERFECT

I had lackeyed
you had lackeyed
he/she/it had lackeyed
we had lackeyed
they had lackeyed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lackeying
you had been lackeying
he/she/it had been lackeying
we had been lackeying
they had been lackeying

PRESENT

I lackey
you lackey
he/she/it lackeys
we lackey
they lackey

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lackeying
you are lackeying
he/she/it is lackeying
we are lackeying
they are lackeying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lackeying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lackeyed
you have lackeyed
he/she/it has lackeyed
we have lackeyed
they have lackeyed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lackeying
you have been lackeying
he/she/it has been lackeying
we have been lackeying
they have been lackeying

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