Yes-man Noun - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of yes-man noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

yes-man noun  /ˈjes mæn/  /ˈjes mæn/ (plural yes-men  /ˈjes men/  /ˈjes men/) (disapproving) jump to other results

1. a person who always agrees with people in authority in order to gain their approvalTopics Discussion and agreementc2

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