To try too hard to please someone, especially someone in authority, in a way that other people find unpleasant
Definition
To try too hard to please someone, especially someone in authority, in a way that other people find unpleasant
Examples
- Stop BROWN-NOSING the boss
- He's always BROWN-NOSING to get promoted
- She hates BROWN-NOSING
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
- suck up to
- kiss up to
Antonyms: