brown noser

See also: brownnoser and brown-noser

English

Alternative forms

• brown-noser
• brownnoser

Etymology

A metaphorical image: when kissing the buttocks of another person, one's nose is liable to be covered in brown feces.

Pronunciation

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Noun

brown noser (plural brown nosers)

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

Synonyms

• brown-nose
• See also Thesaurus:sycophant

Translations

one who brownnoses — see brownnose

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