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əlˌpɒl verb (used without object)
1.
to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner.
verb (used with object)
2.
to curry favor with (someone).
Origin:
1930–35
1930–35
Related forms
apple polisher, ap·ple-pol·ish·er, noun
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| apple polisher | |
| —n | |
| informal a sycophant; toady | |
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Apple polisher
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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