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Brownnose Meaning in English

word

ˈbraʊnˌnoʊz
BROWN-nohz
ˈbraʊnˌnəʊz
BROWN-nohz

परिभाषा

To try to win someone's favor, especially a boss or someone with power, by acting extra nice or flattering them in an insincere way.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Informal, mildly negative or mocking. Used especially to criticize someone for obvious flattery toward a boss or teacher. Often used as a verb ('to brownnose') or as a noun ('a brownnoser'). In British English, 'suck up' is similar. Don't use in formal writing.

उदाहरण वाक्य

He always tries to brownnose the boss.

basic

She doesn't like to brownnose her teachers.

basic

You shouldn't brownnose to get a promotion.

basic

He's always brownnosing in meetings, it's so obvious.

natural

Stop trying to brownnose—everyone can tell what you're doing.

natural

Some people brownnose just to get ahead, but it usually backfires.

natural