brownnose

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von brownnose im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

Relevante Übersetzungen

brownnoser

Dalkavuk

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von brownnose im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

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.

Relevante Übersetzungen

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

Synonyme

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

Etymologie

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