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View synonyms for yes-man

yes-man

[ yes-man ]

noun

, plural yes-men.
  1. a person who, regardless of actual attitude, always expresses agreement with their supervisor, superior, etc.; sycophant.


yes man

noun

  1. a servile, submissive, or acquiescent subordinate, assistant, or associate; sycophant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of yes-man1

First recorded in 1910–15
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Example Sentences

On an episode of the podcast “Not Skinny but Not Fat,” Stewart said that although she is “a yes-man,” she wouldn’t want to be a part of the superhero franchise.

It is possible Yaron would not accept a second term even if asked, in which case the markets’ focus would switch to whether Netanyahu appoints a yes-man replacement or someone with backbone.

From Reuters

Mr. Pence served as Mr. Trump’s yes-man for three years and 11 months.

Still, running against Mr. Trump so directly will force Mr. Pence to confront the contradictions inherent in having served as the president’s yes-man for four years through the turmoil of the Trump administration.

It appeared that Lurie and Roseman chose a yes-man coach and a placeholder quarterback in preparation for a long, dreary rebuilding cycle.

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