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- [yes man]
- /yɛs mæn/
- /jes mæn/
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- [yes man]
- /yɛs mæn/
Definitions of yes-man word
- noun plural yes-man a person who, regardless of actual attitude, always expresses agreement with his or her supervisor, superior, etc.; sycophant. 1
- noun yes-man person who always agrees with superiors 1
- countable noun yes-man If you describe a man as a yes-man, you dislike the fact that he seems always to agree with people who have authority over him, in order to gain favour. 0
- noun yes-man a servile, submissive, or acquiescent subordinate, assistant, or associate; sycophant 0
- noun yes-man a person who gives undiscriminating approval to every suggestion or opinion offered by a superior 0
- noun yes-man Alternative spelling of yes man. 0
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Origin of yes-man
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Yes-man
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
yes-man popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for yes-man
noun yes-man
- ass-kisser — the practice or an instance of attempting to curry favor by the excessive use of compliments, praise, or the like.
- backscratcher — an implement with a long handle, used for scratching one's back
- bootlicker — to seek the favor or goodwill of in a servile, degraded way; toady to.
- company man — an employee who puts allegiance to the company for which he works above personal opinion or friendship
- doter — to bestow or express excessive love or fondness habitually (usually followed by on or upon): They dote on their youngest daughter.
Antonyms for yes-man
noun yes-man
- dissident — a person who dissents.
- misbeliever — Someone who holds an unauthorised belief; a heretic, an unbeliever.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with y
- Words starting with ye
- Words starting with yes
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- Words starting with yesma
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