: a person who agrees with everything that is said
especially : one who endorses or supports without criticism every opinion or proposal of an associate or superior

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Imagine this group of hangers on and yes-men (and women) working with Trump on a national or international crisis. Frederic B. Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024 But if each of those assistants turns into a yes-man, then users run the risk of getting bad information because consensus will be reached too quickly. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yes-man was in 1912

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“Yes-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yes-man. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

yes-man

noun
ˈyes-ˌman
: a person who agrees with every opinion or suggestion of a boss

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