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noun
A person who sucks up, or plays up through adulation or flattery or other such devices to win another's favour; a brown-noser.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal
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Synonyms: brown-noser, teacher's pet, goody-two-shoes, kiss-up
Antonyms: none provided
History
Deverbal from suck up.
