apish

adjective

ap·ish | \ ˈā-pish

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Definition of apish

: resembling an ape: such as

a : extremely silly or affected apish antics

b : given to slavish imitation

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

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The first known use of apish was circa 1527

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