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brown noser
/bɹˈaʊn nˈoʊzɚ/
/bɹˈaʊn nˈəʊzə/
brown-noserbrownnoserBrown noser
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a person who flatters, ingratiates, or excessively tries to please a superior to gain favor
Slang
Examples
He's a brown-noser who always agrees with the boss.
Do n't be a brown noser just to get promoted.
