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minion

UK
/ˈmɪn.jən/
US
/ˈmɪn.jən/

Translations

minionnoun
minions
pl
UK
/ˈmɪn.jən/
US
/ˈmɪn.jən/
The villain's minion carried out all the dirty work.
Приспешник злодея выполнял всю грязную работу.
The boss sent his minion to deliver the message.
Босс отправил своего подручного передать сообщение.
Additional translations
помощник
слуга
подчинённый
Synonyms
subordinate
aide
flunky
henchman
follower
underling
lackey
assistant
minionadjective
more minion
Comp.
most minion
Super.
UK
/ˈmɪnjən/
US
/ˈmɪnjən/
Archaic adjective meaning ‘dainty’, ‘pretty’, still attested in historical/poetic texts.
Synonyms
adored
treasured
pampered
petted
precious
beloved
darling
favorite
cherished
dear

Definitions

minionnoun
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one.
The villain's minions carried out his orders without question.
A size of type, approximately 7-point, historically used between nonpareil and brevier.
The captions were set in minion so they would take up less space on the page.
A small, light cannon used in the 16th and 17th centuries, typically firing a three-pound shot.
The fortress walls bristled with minions, ready to repel any assault.
(Archaic) A beloved person; a favorite, darling.
In the poet's verses, the young knight calls his lady "my minion" and pledges eternal devotion.
minionadjective
(Archaic) Dainty, delicate, or pretty in appearance.
A minion hand did set it down, as neat as could be.
Relating to or characteristic of a minion; subordinate or servile.
His minion attitude made him the perfect assistant for the domineering CEO.
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