yes-man

[ yes-man ]
/ ˈyɛsˌmæn /
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noun, plural yes-men.

a person who, regardless of actual attitude, always expresses agreement with his or her supervisor, superior, etc.; sycophant.

Origin of yes-man

First recorded in 1910–15

Words nearby yes-man

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Words related to yes man

flatterer, flunky, lackey, minion, pawn, puppet, stooge, sycophant, toady, underling, apple-polisher, ass-kisser, assenter, bootlicker, doormat, groveler, sheep

British Dictionary definitions for yes man

yes man

noun

a servile, submissive, or acquiescent subordinate, assistant, or associate; sycophant