yes-man
/jɛs mæn/
yes-man is the alternative spelling of yes man.
Meaning of yes man
Noun
yes man (plural yes men)
- A person who always agrees with their employer or superior.
- Crowds of yes men elbowed one another out of the way, hoping to get a chance to kiss the boss's ring.
- Synonyms:
- yeasayer, yea-sayer, asskisser, ass-licker, bootlicker, brown noser, suck-up, sycophant, toady, Uriah Heep
- Antonyms:
- hero, mensch, truthteller
Forms of yes-man
| plural | yes-men |
|---|---|
| alternative form | yes man |
Origin of yes-man
From yes + man.
Questions about yes-man
- What is yes-man the alternative spelling of?
- Yes-man is the alternative spelling of yes man.
- How do you pronounce yes-man?
- Yes-man is pronounced /jɛs mæn/.
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