BROWNIE


Meaning of BROWNIE in English

noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES

brownie points

I’m not doing it just to get brownie points.

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ NOUN

points

Unless there are political brownie points from on high it is most unlikely you will receive assistance.

I feel you almost get into a system of brownie points sometimes.

It won brownie points , but had little practical result.

PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

Cub/Brownie pack

Although she lived a long way from the town, she seldom missed Brownie Pack Meeting.

Brenda looked forward eagerly to the arrival of the Brownie Pack .

Several schools also had a Wolf Cub pack , many of which excelled in sports meetings against other Wolf Cub packs.

She also helped at a Brownie Pack and was a volunteer mini-bus driver for children with special needs.

She was poor but proud, and the 1st Shadwell Brownie Pack had to be rather careful what they did for her.

get/score/earn Brownie points

get/win/score brownie points

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

Gina has taken part in the carnival before, having been on the Ropley brownies float in the parade.

In 1 hour, return and cut brownies to the desired size; 2-inch squares are recommended.

Pam puts together holiday food baskets topped with her own special home-made brownies.

Spread the frosting on the brownies in a thin coat, only enough to cover, and set aside to firm.

Surely it's worth a brownie .

Unless there are political brownie points from on high it is most unlikely you will receive assistance.

Victory for the brownies in the trout war.

What usually disappoints us about brownies?

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