APISHLY

Etymology

Adverb

apishly (comparative more apishly, superlative most apishly)

In an apish manner; in the manner of an ape.

Anagrams

• Hayslip, layship

Source: Wiktionary


Ap"ish*ly, adv.

Definition: In an apish manner; with servile imitation; foppishly.

APISH

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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