Jenkins
/ˈd͡ʒɛŋkɪnz/
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Also seen as: Jenkinses
Meaning · English
A flatterer or sycophant.
NounRegister: colloquial, dated
Examples
the Jenkins employed by a newspaper
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Jenkins” mean?
A flatterer or sycophant.
Is “Jenkins” formal or informal?
Jenkins is generally colloquial, dated.