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In some senses, brownnose is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
noun
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
To flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion.