Definition of brownie point
brownie point
noun
- good favor earned from an action.
That's a beautiful necklace! You're definitely going to earn some brownie points for that gift.
Last edited on Jan 01 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.
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- Speculations on the etymology of the term are available on the Wikipedia page for "Brownie points".
Last edited on Jan 01 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 01 2011.
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| Definitions include: to flatulate. | |
| Definitions include: to defecate. | |
Other terms relating to 'point': | |
| Definitions include: one unit of approval of something posted to the web. | |
| Definitions include: In compliance with established rules or regulations; avoiding the appearance of duplicity, or "do[ing] what I say, not what I do." | |
| Definitions include: something displeasurable about a product. | |
| Definitions include: A desirable, short female. | |
| Definitions include: the point at which a plan must be carried out in full. | |
| Definitions include: Australian slang for male urinating. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "point of view." | |
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