Associations to the word «Brownie»

Wiktionary

BROWNIE, noun. A small square piece of rich cake, usually made with chocolate.
BROWNIE, noun. (folklore) A mythical creature, a helpful elf who would do people's housework for them.
BROWNIE, noun. (paganism) A household spirit or revered ancestor.
BROWNIE, noun. (Australia) (New Zealand) (colloquial) A tall, long-necked beer bottle, made from brown coloured glass.
BROWNIE, noun. (ethnic slur) (offensive) A person of Arab, Indian or Hispanic descent. Also rarely used for a Native American or Pacific Islander.
BROWNIE, noun. (Britain) (Canada) (Australia) A junior Girl Guide.
BROWNIE, noun. (US) A junior Girl Scout.
BROWNIE POINT, noun. (idiomatic) (slang) (chiefly in the plural) Credit or praise for good work or a good deed, often for the express purpose of currying favor.
BROWNIE POINTS, noun. Plural of brownie point

Dictionary definition

BROWNIE, noun. A junior Girl Scout.
BROWNIE, noun. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous.
BROWNIE, noun. Square or bar of very rich chocolate cake usually with nuts.

Wise words

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