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brownnose
UK
/ˈbraʊn.nəʊz/
US
/ˈbraʊn.noʊz/
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brownnose
noun
brownnoses
pl
UK
/ˈbraʊn.nəʊz/
US
/ˈbraʊnˌnoʊz/
Translations
подхалим
He is such a brownnose, always agreeing with the boss.
Он такой подхалим, всегда соглашается с начальником.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
lickspittle
fawner
flatterer
toady
sycophant
brownnose
verb
brownnosed
Past Simple
brownnosed
Past Participle
brownnosing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbraʊn.nəʊz/
US
/ˈbraʊn.noʊz/
Translations
подлизываться
He always tries to brownnose the boss to get a promotion.
Он всегда пытается подлизываться к начальнику, чтобы получить повышение.
Additional translations
потакать
угождать
льстить
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
grovel
sycophantize
toady
fawn
flatter
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