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brownnose

/ˈbraʊn.nəʊz/

/ˈbraʊn.noʊz/

Translations

brownnosenoun

brownnoses

/ˈbraʊn.nəʊz/

/ˈbraʊnˌnoʊz/

lèche-bottesFamilier. Désigne une personne qui flatte servilement pour obtenir des faveurs.

Everyone knew him as the office brownnose, always complimenting the boss to get ahead.

Tout le monde le connaissait comme le lèche-bottes du bureau, toujours à complimenter le patron pour réussir.

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Synonyms

brownnoseverb

brownnosed

Past Simple

brownnosed

Past Participle

brownnosing

Gerund

/ˈbraʊn.nəʊz/

/ˈbraʊn.noʊz/

lécher les bottes deFamilier.

He tried to brownnose the boss by complimenting her on every decision she made.

Il a essayé de lécher les bottes de sa patronne en la complimentant sur chacune de ses décisions.

Additional translations

Synonyms

brownnosenoun

A person who seeks favor or advancement by flattering or fawning over someone in authority.

Everyone knew him as the office brownnose, always complimenting the boss to get ahead.

brownnoseverb

To seek favor or approval by excessive flattery or servile behavior.

He tried to brownnose the boss by complimenting her on every decision she made.