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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The first known use of apish was circa 1525
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