brownnose

English - Turkish

Definition of brownnose in English Turkish dictionary

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brownnoser

Dalkavuk

English - English

Definition of brownnose in English English dictionary

To flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion

One who brownnoses; one who sucks up; a bootlicker, ass-kisser, sycophant

You don't have to be such a brownnose, at least not to me.

Related Terms

brownnoser

Alternative spelling of brown noser. (one who flatters others in an obsequious manner.)

brownnoser

idiom, alternative spelling of brown noser, one who flatters others in an obsequious manner

brownnoser

{i} one who tries to gain favor through flattery and overly attentive behavior; bootlicker (Slang)

brownnosing

present participle of brownnose

Synonyms

apple-polish, back-scratch, bootlick, curry favor, fawn on, flatter, get on the right side of, kiss ass, scratch one’s back, suck up to, toady

Etymology

[ 'brau(n)-"nOz ] (transitive verb.) circa 1939. Scatological.