How to Pronounce "brownnose"
word
ˈbraʊnˌnoʊz
BROWN-nohz
ˈbraʊnˌnəʊz
BROWN-nohz
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbraʊnˌnoʊz
British English
ˈbraʊnˌnəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BROWN-nohz
UK
BROWN-nohz
Listen in Context
He always tries to brownnose the boss.
She doesn't like to brownnose her teachers.
You shouldn't brownnose to get a promotion.
He's always brownnosing in meetings, it's so obvious.