Search Dictionary
Definition of brownnoser

brownnoser

/ˈbraʊnˌnoʊ.zɚ/
brown · nos · er
Plural:brownnosers
JUMP TO:

brownnoser Lexical Profile

brownnoser Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who acts in an obsequious or servile manner toward someone important in order to gain favor.

Example

"Everyone in the office knew he was a shameless brownnoser who laughed at all the manager's terrible jokes."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for brownnoser
Antonyms
View all antonyms for brownnoser

Word Nuance & Usage

'Brownnoser' is an informal, mildly vulgar slang term and should be avoided in formal or professional writing, where 'sycophant' or 'flatterer' is preferred.

• Nearby Words

brownishness
brownness
brownnose
brownnoser
brownout
browns falls
brownshirts

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated as 1930s American military slang, derived from the coarse anatomical imagery of kissing up to a superior officer.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brownnoser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brownnoser
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.