APISH

apish, apelike

(adjective) being or given to servile imitation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

apish (comparative more apish, superlative most apish)

resembling or characteristic of an ape

Synonyms: apelike, apely, simian

Anagrams

• Saiph, aphis, pahis, spahi

Source: Wiktionary


Ap"ish, a.

Definition: Having the qualities of an ape; prone to imitate in a servile manner. Hence: Apelike; fantastically silly; foppish; affected; trifling. The apish gallantry of a fantastic boy. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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