apple polisher
apple polisher · apple polishers
A sycophant; a toadyA sycophant; a toady.
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic, informal)A sycophant; a toady.
More definitions
- someone who humbles themself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if they had no self-respect
Examples
1 sentencesHe is an apple-polisher.
ruОн подлиза. — marafon
Origin
In reference to the idea of an obsequious child bringing apples to the class teacher.In reference to the idea of an obsequious child bringing apples to the class teacher.
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Forms
plural: apple polishers| Singular | apple polisher |
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Synonyms
25 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedapple-polish
See also
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