brownnose

[US]/braʊnnoʊs/
[UK]/braun nohz/

Translation

vTo flatter someone excessively in order to gain favor or advantage.

Phrases & Collocations

brownnose boss

brownnose employee

brownnose tactics

brownnose behavior

brownnose attitude

brownnose culture

brownnose strategy

brownnose approach

brownnose politics

brownnose practices

Example Sentences

he always tries to brownnose the boss to get a promotion.

she doesn't need to brownnose; her work speaks for itself.

it's frustrating to see him brownnose just to gain favor.

many employees feel pressured to brownnose their supervisors.

he tries to brownnose everyone in the office.

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