minion

minion

/ˈmɪnjən/

(disapproving or humorous)

​an unimportant person in an organization who has to obey orders; a servant

While I was waiting to see him, a minion brought me some tea.

Whenever the director needed more information, his minions were sent scurrying in all directions to obtain it.

Word Origin

late 15th cent.: from French mignon, mignonne.

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