brown nosing

Meaning

Brown nosing is flattering someone excessively to win favor, usually a boss or teacher. It suggests insincere praise and sycophantic behavior to get ahead.

Synonyms

stipendiary puppet show self-abasing pinguid sycophantish hagiographic

Antonyms

pontifical cavalier billingsgate quinine sledge scornful
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Words in the phrase

brown nosing

Close letter words and terms

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