apish

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ap·ish | \ ˈā-pish

Definition of apish

: resembling an ape: such as

a : having an apelike appearance an apish jaw

b : extremely silly or affected apish antics

c : given to unoriginal imitation … the results … are truly phenomenal. Nor is it mere apish copying.— Abraham Cahan

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Examples of apish in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web In his twilight years, Art would make good on his name and let his penchant for art shine, brightening the lives of the residents of Cedar Mountain Commons with his signature acrylic paintings, including the colorful, apish Jojo. — courant.com, 5 Nov. 2019

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