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apple-polish

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ap·​ple-pol·​ish | \ ˈa-pÉ™l-ËŒpä-lish How to pronounce apple-polish (audio) \
apple-polished; apple-polishing; apple-polishes

Definition of apple-polish

intransitive verb

: to attempt to ingratiate oneself : toady

transitive verb

: to curry favor with (as by flattery)
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apple-polisher noun

Synonyms for apple-polish

Synonyms

bootlick, fawn, fuss, kowtow, suck (up), toady, truckle

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First Known Use of apple-polish

1926, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

History and Etymology for apple-polish

from the traditional practice of schoolchildren bringing a shiny apple as a gift to their teacher

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