brownnose Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to try to gain favor by flattering or being overly obedient Example Sentence He is always trying to brownnose the teacher. Synonyms flatter; suck up; butter up Antonyms displease; offend Hear It! Say It! Write It! brownnose Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: