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brown-nose

/ˈbraʊn ˌnoʊz/

Tradução: Verbo usado para descrever a ação de bajular ou adular alguém que está em posição de chefia, geralmente de forma servil ou interesseira.

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verb

/ˈbraʊn ˌnoʊz/C1formal
  • ptVerbo usado para descrever a ação de bajular ou adular alguém que está em posição de chefia, geralmente de forma servil ou interesseira.

A verb used to describe the act of flattering or ingratiating oneself with someone in a position of authority, typically in a sycophantic or obsequious manner.

  1. Flatter for personal gainC1informalamerican

    To try to gain favor or advantage by excessive flattery or sycophantic behavior, especially towards a superior.

    ptBajular

    • He's always brown-nosing the boss to get a promotion.
    • She brown-nosed her way into the project team.
    • Stop brown-nosing and just do your job.

    Sinônimosbootlickcurry favorfawnflattergrovelkowtowsuck uptoadytruckle

Formas
  • brown-nosed past participle
  • brown-nosed past simple
  • brown-nosing present participle
  • brown-noses third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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