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noun
One whose attitude is positive, optimistic, confidently affirmative.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: optimist, can-doer
Antonyms: none provided
noun
One who habitually agrees uncritically.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory
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Synonyms: yes man, doormat, kowtower
Antonyms: none provided
History
Origin: 1915–1920, after naysayer, from yea + say + -er, equivalent to yeasay + -er. First recorded use: 1920.
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
