Pronunciation: /braʊn.noʊzər/
noun a person who tries to gain favor by flattering someone in authority
A1 I heard that he is a brownnoser who always tries to impress the boss.
A2 The brownnoser in the office is constantly complimenting the manager.
B1 She was labeled as a brownnoser for always agreeing with the higher-ups.
B2 The brownnoser's insincere flattery did not go unnoticed by the team.
C1 The CEO saw right through the brownnoser's attempts to gain favor.
C2 Despite being a brownnoser, he was never able to secure a promotion due to lack of skills.
adjective describing someone who engages in the act of brownnosing
A1 She is a brownnoser who always agrees with the boss.
A2 The brownnoser student constantly praises the teacher to get better grades.
B1 The brownnoser coworker is always trying to impress the manager for a promotion.
B2 His reputation as a brownnoser precedes him, but he still manages to get ahead.
C1 The brownnoser's tactics may be effective in the short term, but they can damage relationships in the long run.
C2 Despite being labeled a brownnoser by some, she is actually very talented and hardworking in her own right.
formal The manager was displeased with the brownnoser who constantly tried to gain favor by flattering them.
informal I can't stand that brownnoser in the office who is always sucking up to the boss.
slang That brownnoser is such a kiss-ass, always trying to get on the boss's good side.
figurative The brownnoser's constant flattery was like a bad smell that wouldn't go away.
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