SINCE 1828
apple-polish
verb
ap·ple-pol·ish
| \ ˈa-pəl-ˌpä-lish
\
\
apple-polished;
apple-polishing;
apple-polishes
Definition of apple-polish
: to attempt to ingratiate oneself : toady
: to curry favor with (as by flattery)
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Synonyms for apple-polish
Synonyms
bootlick, fawn, fuss, kowtow, suck (up), toady, truckle
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