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yes–man
noun \ˈyes-ˌman\
: a person (especially a man) who agrees with everything that someone says : a person who supports the opinions or ideas of someone else in order to earn that person's approval
Full Definition of YES-MAN
: 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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First Known Use of YES-MAN
1912
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