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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of yes man. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a person of unquestioning obedience wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"He was no better than a yes-man."

Etymology

From yes + man.

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