brownie point

noun

often capitalized B

: a credit regarded as earned especially by currying favor (as with a superior)

Examples of brownie point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2021, the star said on The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast that taking on the role of Batman, starting with 2016's Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, was to score brownie points among his kids. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025

Additionally, the brand touts the product as being free from harmful chemicals, dyes, and synthetic fragrances, which earned it some extra brownie points. —Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024

But Dwight picks the fight by almost immediately accusing Chickie of patricide, which happens to be true but won’t win you any brownie points, for sure. —Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024

Items that showcase innovative new technology or significant moves towards sustainability also get brownie points. —Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brownie point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint