Brown nosing

Brown nosing

BROWN NOZ-ing braʊn ˈnəʊzɪŋ
Noun

Excessive flattery of boss.

Example Sentences

"Stop brown nosing!"
"Typical brown nosing."

Etymology & History

British term for sycophancy. Crude anatomical imagery.

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
Language
mild
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Formality
informal

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