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yea–sayer
noun yea–say·er \ˈyā-ˌsā-ər, -ˌser\
Definition of YEA-SAYER
1
: one whose attitude is that of confident affirmation
2
: yes-man
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First Known Use of YEA-SAYER
1920
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