Brownnose
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who sucks up; a bootlicker, ass-kisser, sycophant. figuratively
"A workmate reported the matter, "which is why the worker threatened to beat up the latter," calling him a "brownnose" and threatening to "wipe the floor with him.""
Verb
- 1 To flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion.
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"A workmate reported the matter, "which is why the worker threatened to beat up the latter," calling him a "brownnose" and threatening to "wipe the floor with him.""
Etymology
From brown + nose; scatological.