apple-polish
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verb \ˈa-pəl-ˌpä-lish\Definition of APPLE-POLISH
intransitive verb
: to attempt to ingratiate oneself : toady
transitive verb
: to curry favor with (as by flattery)
— ap·ple–pol·ish·er noun
Origin of APPLE-POLISH
from the traditional practice of schoolchildren bringing a shiny apple as a gift to their teacher
First Known Use: 1935
Rhymes with APPLE-POLISH
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