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apple-polisher

ap·ple-pol·ish
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-uh l pol-ish]
    • /ˈæp əl ˈpɒl ɪʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-uh l pol-ish]
    • /ˈæp əl ˈpɒl ɪʃ/

Definitions of apple-polisher word

  • verb without object apple-polisher to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner. 1
  • verb with object apple-polisher to curry favor with (someone). 1
  • noun apple-polisher A person who apple-polishes. 0
See all 3 definitions of apple-polisher

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Origin of apple-polisher

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-polisher

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Apple-polisher

apple-polisher 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 65% 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-polisher

noun apple-polisher

  • adulator — to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely.
  • flatterer — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • toady — an obsequious flatterer; sycophant.
  • ass-kisser — the practice or an instance of attempting to curry favor by the excessive use of compliments, praise, or the like.
  • bootlicker — to seek the favor or goodwill of in a servile, degraded way; toady to.
All 7 Synonyms of apple-polisher

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