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/braʊn ˈnoʊsɪŋ/ · brown.nos.ing
noun
- The act of trying to win favor or approval by excessively flattering or trying to please someone, often in a way that is perceived as insincere or obsequious. The politician's aides were accused of brown nosing the senator by constantly praising his decisions.
verb
- To try to win favor or approval by excessively flattering or trying to please someone. The employee was accused of brown nosing the boss by constantly bringing him coffee and donuts.
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Did you know? The term 'brown nosing' has become a common phrase in modern English, often used to describe the behavior of someone who is excessively trying to please someone in power, but it is also sometimes used humorously or ironically to describe someone who is simply trying to be friendly or helpful.