brownie point

noun

often capitalized B
: a credit regarded as earned especially by currying favor (as with a superior)

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Additionally, the brand touts the product as being free from harmful chemicals, dyes, and synthetic fragrances, which earned it some extra brownie points. Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024 But Dwight picks the fight by almost immediately accusing Chickie of patricide, which happens to be true but won’t win you any brownie points, for sure. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024 Items that showcase innovative new technology or significant moves towards sustainability also get brownie points. Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024 Birdsong and Patrick Bailey scored brownie points with Christian McCaffrey 49ers jerseys. Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brownie point 

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brownie point was in 1951

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“Brownie point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brownie%20point. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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