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brownnose

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Main Entry:
brown·nose 
          Listen to the pronunciation of brownnose
Pronunciation:
\ˈbra(n)-ˌnōz\
Function:
transitive verb
Etymology:
from the implication that servility is equivalent to having one's nose in the anus of the person from whom advancement is sought
Date:
circa 1939
: to ingratiate oneself with : curry favor with
brownnose noun
brown·nos·er noun


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