flunkey vs white knight

flunkey

noun
  • One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob. 

  • One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and unwary jobber. 

  • An underling; a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household). 

white knight

noun
  • Someone who unnecessarily defends someone else. 

  • An individual or corporation that intends to acquire another company in order to avert a hostile takeover. 

  • A man who defends a woman in debate etc. in an attempt to gain her favour. 

  • A mushroom of species Tricholoma album. 

  • A hero, savior, or righteous individual. 

verb
  • To unnecessarily defend someone, especially in an attempt to gain favour. 

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