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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-uh l pol-ish]
- /ˈæp əl ˈpɒl ɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ap-uh l pol-ish]
- /ˈæp əl ˈpɒl ɪʃ/
Definitions of apple-polish word
- verb without object apple-polish to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner. 1
- verb with object apple-polish to curry favor with (someone). 1
- verb apple-polish (US) To attempt to obtain favors, especially by flattery; to toady or fawn. 0
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Origin of apple-polish
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35
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Parts of speech for Apple-polish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apple-polish popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for apple-polish
verb apple-polish
- bootlick — to seek favour by servile or ingratiating behaviour towards (someone, esp someone in authority); toady
- butter up — If someone butters you up, they try to please you because they want you to help or support them.
- curry favor — to try to win favor by flattery, fawning, etc.
- flatter — to make flat.
- grovel — to humble oneself or act in an abject manner, as in great fear or utter servility.
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