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    PASHIRI
    This is a very slangish word among young people.
    Literally, "run-ner" I think - a person who runs
    for his/her boss. A person available for his/her
    boss to do anything for him.
    "Bring me a cup of coffee." "Right away, boss."
    "Hit that rascal." "Yes, boss."
    Are there any such new words in English?
    Thank you.

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    Default Re: cat's-paw

    Toadie- but it's been around for a while.

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    Thank you very much, tdol.

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    Yes-man, brown noser, etc.

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    Thank you, todol, for the valuable answer as always.
    Itasan

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    go-for

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