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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ˈbrown-ˌnose, v., -nosed, -nos•ing, n. Slang.v. - Slang Termsto try to get favors from (someone) by behaving in an overly friendly way: [no object]He was surprised to learn that brown-nosing wouldn't work with her.[~ + object]He tried to brown-nose the French teacher by staying after school and helping her clean the room.
n. [countable] - Slang TermsAlso, ˈbrown-ˌnos•er. someone who behaves in this way;
toady;
sycophant.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024brown-nose (broun′nōz′),USA pronunciation v., -nosed, -nos•ing, n. [Slang.]v.i. - Slang Termsto curry favor;
behave obsequiously.
v.t. - Slang Termsto seek favors from (a person) in an obsequious manner;
fawn over.
n. - Slang TermsAlso, brown′-nos′er. a toady;
sycophant. Cf. ass-kissing.
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