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apish
ap·ish
/
ˈeɪ
pɪʃ
/
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[
ey
-pish
]
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adjective
1.
having the qualities, appearance, or ways of an
ape
.
2.
slavishly imitative.
3.
foolishly affected; silly.
Origin:
1525–35;
ape
+
-ish
1
Related forms
ap·ish·ly,
adverb
ap·ish·ness,
noun
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apish
(ˈeɪpɪʃ)
—
adj
1.
stupid; foolish
2.
resembling an ape
3.
slavishly imitative
'apishly
—
adv
'apishness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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