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brown noser

idiom

One who brownnoses (flatters or humors somebody in an obsequious manner for personal gain); one who sucks up; a bootlicker, dickrider, ass-kisser, sycophant.


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  1. 01

    brown bag

    A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.

  2. 02

    brown bread

    Dead.

  3. 03

    brown power

    The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.

  4. 04

    brown study

    A melancholy mood accompanied by deep thought; a moody daydream.

  5. 05

    brown thumb

    A lack of skill at growing plants; a poor gardening skill.

  6. 06

    take someone to brown town

    To have anal sex with someone.

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