noun
a person who behaves obsequiously to someone in authority
verb
to seek favor by fawning or flattery
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It is unprofessional to brown nose in the workplace in order to gain favor with the boss.
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Stop brown nosing the teacher just to get a better grade.
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I can't stand people who brown nose their way to the top.
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She always brown noses her way into getting what she wants.