henchboy

Meanings

• noun

  A male henchman or assistant to a villain or criminal mastermind.

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Variants

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hunchback , hunchbacked , hunchbacks

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Etymology

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From the English word 'hench' meaning 'servant, attendant' and 'boy' meaning 'young man'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'henchman' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Henchboys often appear in superhero comics and movies as the sidekicks of the villains.

3. In some cultures, the term 'henchman' is also used to refer to a servant or assistant in general, not just to those working for villains.

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Related Concepts

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1. henchman: A male henchman or assistant to a villain or criminal mastermind.

2. minion: A person who is devoted to serving and pleasing a powerful person, often to an excessive degree.

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Culture

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In literature and popular culture, henchboys often wear distinctive uniforms and serve as minions to their masters, carrying out various tasks and missions. They may be portrayed as loyal and obedient, but also as bumbling or inept.

How to Memorize "henchboy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young man dressed in a distinctive uniform, serving a villain or criminal mastermind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'henchboy' with the image of a loyal assistant to a villain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym HENCH: Helper, Evil, Nefarious, Criminal, Henchboy.

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