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

Word History and Origins

Origin of yes-man¹

First recorded in 1910–15

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From New York Times

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.

From New York Times

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

From New York Times