yes-man

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

Origin of yes-man

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First recorded in 1910–15

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British Dictionary definitions for yes man

yes man

noun
  1. a servile, submissive, or acquiescent subordinate, assistant, or associate; sycophant

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