ポチ
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Meanings
1
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.
He's nothing more than the boss's lackey.
That politician is a minion of the powerful.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉のポチになるto become someone's lackey
He has completely become the president's lackey.
- 〈人〉をポチ呼ばりするto call someone a lackey, as an insult
It's rude to call him a lackey of the opposition party.
- ポチのように従うto obey submissively, like a lackey
He obeys his boss's every word like a lackey.