Meaning of brownnose | Babel Free
Definitions
One who sucks up; a bootlicker, ass-kisser, sycophant.
figuratively
Equivalents
Examples
“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.'”
“You don't have to be such a brownnose, at least not to me.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.