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View synonyms for yes-man
yes-man
[ yes-man ]
noun
, plural yes-men.
- a person who, regardless of actual attitude, always expresses agreement with their supervisor, superior, etc.; sycophant.
yes man
noun
- a servile, submissive, or acquiescent subordinate, assistant, or associate; sycophant
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Word History and Origins
Origin of yes-man1
First recorded in 1910–15
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Example Sentences
He refers to one of his work rivals derisively as a “Yes Man” and a “Kiss Ass.”
From The Daily Beast
You have Jonah Hill, and his co-creators Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel, who wrote The Yes Man starring Jim Carrey.
From The Daily Beast
As for Pappagourdas he found himself demoted to the position of a "yes man."
From Project Gutenberg
He never liked to say yes for fear of being tagged a yes-man.
From Project Gutenberg
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