brown noser

English - Turkish

Definition of brown noser in English Turkish dictionary

kahverengi-noser

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brownnoser

Dalkavuk

English - English

Definition of brown noser in English English dictionary

One who brownnoses (flatters or humors somebody in an obsequious manner for personal gain); one who sucks up; a bootlicker, ass-kisser, sycophant

Related Terms

brown nosers

plural form of brown noser

brown-noser

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

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)

Hyphenation

Brown noser

Etymology

[ 'braun ] (adjective.) before 12th century. A metaphorical image that when kissing the arse of a person, one's nose is liable to be covered in feces.