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ap⋅ple-pol⋅ish
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əlˌpɒl
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–verb (used without object)
1.
to curry favor with someone, esp. in an obsequious or flattering manner.
–verb (used with object)
2.
to curry favor with (someone).
Origin:
1930–35
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apple polisher,
ap⋅ple-pol⋅ish⋅er,
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ap·ple-pol·ish
(āp'əl-pŏl'ĭsh)
v.
ap·ple-pol·ished
,
ap·ple-pol·ish·ing
,
ap·ple-pol·ish·es
v.
intr.
To seek favor by toadying.
v.
tr.
To seek favor with; flatter. See Synonyms at
fawn
1
.
apple polisher
,
ap'ple-pol'ish·er
n.
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