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brownnoser

/ˈbraʊnˌnəʊ.zə/

/ˈbraʊnˌnoʊ.zɚ/

Translations

brownnosernoun

brownnosers

/ˈbraʊnˌnəʊ.zə/

/ˈbraʊnˌnoʊ.zɚ/

flagorneurFamilier; personne qui cherche à se faire bien voir par des flatteries excessives.

Everyone knew him as the office brownnoser, always complimenting the boss on every little thing.

Tout le monde le connaissait comme le flagorneur du bureau, toujours à complimenter le patron pour un rien.

Additional translations

lèche-bottesFamilier; péjoratif.

Synonyms

brownnosernoun

A person who tries to gain favor with someone in authority by flattery or excessive praise.

Everyone knew him as the office brownnoser, always complimenting the boss on every little thing.