Apple-polish
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Apple-polish is a verb meaning (US, idiomatic, transitive) To attempt to obtain favors, especially by flattery; to toady or fawn.
Meaning
(US, idiomatic, transitive) To attempt to obtain favors, especially by flattery; to toady or fawn.
Word Forms
- apple-polishes
- apple-polishing
- apple-polished
Synonyms for apple-polish
Depending on context, synonyms include brownnose, kiss up, bootlick, dickride, duchess, fellate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bootlick, soft-soap, pander, curry, suck up, root.
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