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noun Informal.
a credit toward advancement or good standing gained especially by currying favor.
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Origin of Brownie point

First recorded in 1960–65; from the point system based on good behavior and performance used by Brownies for advancement

Words nearby Brownie point

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British Dictionary definitions for Brownie point

Brownie point
noun
a notional mark to one's credit earned for being seen to do the right thing

Word Origin for Brownie point

C20: from the mistaken notion that Brownie Guides earn points for good deeds
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