noun
lackey; minion; sycophant; errand boy
Derogatory term for a subordinate who obsequiously follows orders, often used in political or organizational contexts. Carries a nuance of contempt.
彼は上司のポチに過ぎない。
He's nothing more than the boss's lackey.
あの政治家は権力者のポチだ。
That politician is a minion of the powerful.