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ap·ple-pol·ish | \ ˈa-pəl-ˌpä-lish 
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\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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The first known use of apple-polish was in 1926
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