Brownie-point Noun - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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Definition of brownie point noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

brownie point

 nounnoun  [usually plural] (informal) jump to other resultsif someone does something to earn brownie points, they do it to make someone in authority have a good opinion of them She's just trying to win brownie points with the boss. The Brownies is a club for young girls who are not yet old enough to be Girl Scouts. They are awarded points for good behavior and achievements.

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