brown noser

== English == === Alternative forms === brown-noser brownnoser === Etymology === A metaphorical image: when kissing the buttocks of another person, one's nose is liable to be covered in brown feces. === Pronunciation === === Noun === brown noser (plural brown nosers) (idiomatic) One who brownnoses (flatters or humors somebody in an obsequious manner for personal gain); one who sucks up; a bootlicker, dickrider, ass-kisser, sycophant. ==== Synonyms ==== brown-nose See also Thesaurus:sycophant ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === nonbrowser