What is another word for brown-nose?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈa͡ʊnnˈə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
Brown-nose is a colloquial term used to describe someone who is overly attentive, flatters or praises someone in authority in order to achieve personal gain. There are a number of words that can be used synonymously such as sycophant, flatterer, toady, ass-kisser, crawler, yes-man, minion, bootlicker, sniveler, fawner, and groveler. All of these words have negative connotations and are used to describe people who are insincere, obsequious, and lacking in integrity. While it may be tempting to brown-nose in order to get ahead, in the long run, it can be detrimental to professional relationships and one's own self-respect. It's important to be genuine and authentic in our interactions with others, both in the workplace and in everyday life.
