yesman
yesman 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 yesman
| plural | yesmen |
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Origin of yesman
From yes + man.
Words formed from yesman
Questions about yesman
- What is yesman the alternative spelling of?
- Yesman is the alternative spelling of yes man.
Words near yesman in the dictionary
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