A fork of Rural Dictionary
Recognition for a good, but non-useful suggestion or effort
He failed miserably, but earned brownie points for trying.
Brownie points are things that you keep track of yourself when talking to your crush or someone you're into. You gain brownie points when you say nice things or joke around with them and they accept the joke. You can also lose brownie points by saying something insulting or rude that the person would most likely take offense to.
"I just gained brownie points with him!" "I just lost attention by making that joke."
an earned, nonmonetary credit for efforts made, even if efforts did not achieve desired results
Unexpected credit bestowed for a deed or action resulting in special favor of the recipient in the brownie point giver's eyes. Negative brownie points are also avaliable and can also deduct from the brownie point count (which is never really accurate in the first place).
Adriel tried to earn brownie points for prizes but soon discovered the joy in earning brownie points is that there are no prizes, only accumulating credit resulting in the warmed heart of his friends.
An imaginary award given to your boyfriend or girlfriend for doing something right in the relationship. Letting your partner know that they get brownie points is a way to show them that they will definitely get a good suprize next time you're with them.
"Wow babe, you definitely get brownie points! Keep acting like this and you'll get something good later."
Unexpected credit bestowed for a deed or action resulting in special favor of the recipient in the brownie point giver's eyes. Negative brownie points are also avaliable and can also deduct from the brownie point count (which is never really accurate in the first place).
Adriel tried to earn brownie points for prizes but soon discovered the joy in earning brownie points is that there are no prizes, only accumulating credit resulting in the warmed heart of his friends.
Points amassed through doing things you don't want to do with your wife/girlfriend that can be used to purchase anal sex.
Last month I went to the garden show with her and this month we're having her parents over for dinner. I'm pretty sure I've got enough brownie points to have her ass everyday for a week!