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yes-man

Class:

person noun

Plural:

yes-men

Original source:

WordNet

Example:

pushover

Usage examples:

  • When it comes to his boss, he's a yes-man.
  • "a slavish yes-man to the party bosses" - S.H. Adams

Synonyms:

ass kisser [disparagement, informal] | ass-kisser [disparagement, informal] | butt-boy [disparagement, masculine] | flunkey [disparagement, informal] | flunky [disparagement, informal] | kiss-ass [disparagement, informal] | lackey [disparagement] | stooge [disparagement] | suck-up [disparagement, informal] | sycophant [disparagement] | yes man [disparagement, masculine]

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