jackal
/ˈdʒækəl/
noun
- 1
Any of certain wild canids of the genus Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.
- 2
A person who performs menial/routine tasks, a dogsbody.
- 3
A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator.
- 4
A jack (the playing card).
verb
- 1
To perform menial or routine tasks
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