brown-nose

/ˌbraʊn ˈnoʊz/
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Other forms: brown-nosing

Definitions of brown-nose
  1. verb
    flatter with the intention of getting something
    synonyms: butter up
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    type of:
    blandish, flatter
    praise somewhat dishonestly
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