Definitions

1. verb

to treat someone as a sycophant or inferior, especially in a patronizing manner.

“The politician was accused of flunkeyizing his working-class constituents.”

2. verb

to fawn or try to win favor by excessive flattery or attention.

“She was accused of flunkeyizing the celebrity in order to get an interview.”

3. noun

an instance of treating someone in a patronizing or condescending manner.

“The flunkeyizing of the poor by the wealthy is a social issue that needs to be addressed.”