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Brown noser Meaning in English

expression

ˈbɹaʊn/ /ˈnoʊzər
BROWN-noh-zer
bɹˈaʊn/ /ˈnəʊzə
brown-NOH-zuh

التعريف

A person who flatters someone in authority or tries too hard to please them, usually to gain personal advantage. It is an informal and often negative expression.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Highly informal, usually mildly insulting. Common in workplaces or schools to criticize someone perceived as excessively flattering a boss, teacher, etc. 'Brown noser' is more negative than 'teacher's pet' and less playful. Don’t use in formal contexts.

جمل نموذجية

Nobody likes a brown noser at work.

basic

He is such a brown noser with the teacher.

basic

Don’t be a brown noser just to get what you want.

basic

Everyone knows Jake is the biggest brown noser in the office.

natural

She acts like a real brown noser whenever the manager is around.

natural

If you keep being a brown noser, people won’t respect you.

natural