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		bregma 10 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A Typology of Canadianisms A keener is an ardent enthusiast. A brown-noser (aka a browner) is a sycophant. Not the same thing at all. Also, a brown-noser should not be confused with a blue-noser.

ShroudedNight 10 months ago | [–]

The distinction between an ardent enthusiast and a sycophant was lost on many I encountered using the term.

morkalork 10 months ago | [–]

A keener is also a bit of a try-hard.

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