brownie points

Brownie point

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Definitions of brownie points words

noun brownie points a credit toward advancement or good standing gained especially by currying favor. 1
noun brownie points plural of brownie point. 0

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Origin of brownie points

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; from the point system based on good behavior and performance used by Brownies for advancement

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Parts of speech for Brownie points

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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brownie points popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for brownie points

noun brownie points

credibility — If someone or something has credibility, people believe in them and trust them.
credit — If you are allowed credit, you are allowed to pay for goods or services several weeks or months after you have received them.
kudos — plural of kudo.
pat on the back — to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape: to pat dough into flat pastry forms.
plaudits — an enthusiastic expression of approval: Her portrayal of Juliet won the plaudits of the critics.

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