Re:A Typology of Canadianisms
by allenu on Wednesday July 09, 2025 @10:26PM
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I always loved the term "keener" growing up and was disappointed that it wasn't a term of use down here in the States. It's essentially the same thing as a "brown-noser" but a little less graphic.
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A little less derogatory, in my estimation.
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.
Re:A Typology of Canadianisms
by ShroudedNight on Thursday July 10, 2025 @11:10AM
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The distinction between an ardent enthusiast and a sycophant was lost on many I encountered using the term.
A keener is also a bit of a try-hard.
Re:A Typology of Canadianisms
by throaway955 on Saturday July 12, 2025 @09:45AM
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Keener is more benign than brown-noser, but Canadians will use it with a subtle hint of irony or sarcasm to indicate politely that the "keener' is indeed a brown-noser or amusing try hard.