dogsbody

/ˈdɒɡsbɒdi/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is given menial tasks, often as a form of punishment or as a way to get rid of them; a person used as a general utility or assistant.

“The new intern was relegated to being the manager’s dogsbody, doing all the grunt work around the office.”

Synonyms

  • drudge
  • lackey
  • underling

Antonyms

  • assistant
  • leader