Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yes-man
noun
/ˈjɛs.mæn/
Definition
A person who agrees with everything another person says or does, often to gain favor or avoid conflict.
Examples
- The manager surrounded himself with a group of yes-men who never challenged his ideas.
- During the meeting, she realized that he was merely a yes-man, agreeing with every suggestion without hesitation.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who always supports their superior’s decisions and opinions without offering any critique or alternative views.
Synonyms
- follower
- stooge
- subservient
- toady
- sycophant
