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yes-man

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

First recorded in 1910–15
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British Dictionary definitions for yes-man

yes man

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