ALL meanings of brownnosing
brown-nose
B b - uncountable noun brownnosing If you accuse someone of brownnosing, you are saying in a rather offensive way that they are agreeing with someone important in order to get their support. 3
- verb without object brownnosing to curry favor; behave obsequiously. 1
- verb with object brownnosing to seek favors from (a person) in an obsequious manner; fawn over. 1
- noun brownnosing Also, brown-noser. a toady; sycophant. 1
- verb brownnosing present participle of brownnose. 0