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apish

adjective
ap·​ish | \ ˈā-pish \

Definition of apish

: resembling an ape: such as
a : extremely silly or affected apish antics
b : given to slavish imitation
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Other Words from apish

apishly adverb
apishness noun

Examples of apish in a Sentence

whenever I smiled, the baby would respond with an apish grin

First Known Use of apish

circa 1527, in the meaning defined above

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Dictionary Entries near apish

apiose

Apiosoma

Apis

apish

apishamore

Apistogramma

apitong

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