Definitions

yes-man

[yes-man] / ˈyɛsˌmæn /

NOUN

yes-person

Synonyms

WEAK

apple-polisher ass-kisser assenter bootlicker brown-nose camp follower doormat fawner flatterer flunky groveler kowtower lackey minion pawn puppet sheep stooge sycophant toady underling yes-woman

yes man

NOUN

someone following orders without question

Synonyms

WEAK

apple-polisher ass-kisser assenter bootlicker brownnose camp follower doormat fawner flatterer flunky groveler kowtower lackey minion pawn puppet sheep stooge sycophant toady underling

Example Sentences

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Hire the No-man as well as the Yes-man.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2013