A lowly servant or functionary
Dogsbody
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Dogsbody, that is."
"I've never seen such a Dogsbody in all my life."
Etymology & History
British term for person doing menial work. From naval 'dog's body' (pea soup). 'Office dogsbody' is lowly worker. British workplace hierarchy.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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