\ ˈyes-ˌman 
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\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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yes-man
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disapproving : 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
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The first known use of yes-man was in 1912
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