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brownnose
noun 1verb 1
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3ADJ.
natural, threatening
VERB + BROWNNOSE
calling
ADV.
such
Definitions
noun
1
One who sucks up; a bootlicker, ass-kisser, sycophant.
A workmate reported the matter, "which is why the worker threatened to beat up the latter," calling him a "brownnose" and threatening to "wipe the floor with him."
'I know, he's a natural brownnose. I guess he does have some talents.'
verb
1
To flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion.
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A workmate reported the matter, "which is why the worker threatened to beat up the latter," calling him a "brownnose" and threatening to "wipe the floor with him."
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'I know, he's a natural brownnose. I guess he does have some talents.'
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You don't have to be such a brownnose, at least not to me.
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