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Webster 1913 Edition

Apish

Ap′ish

,
Adj.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Apish

A'PISH

,
Adj.
[See Ape.] Having the qualities of an ape; inclined to imitate in a servile manner; hence, foolish, foppish, affected, trifling, insignificant; as, an apish fellow; apish manners.

Definition 2024

apish

apish

English

Adjective

apish ‎(comparative more apish, superlative most apish)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of an ape.

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Etymology

From ape +‎ -ish.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈeɪpɪʃ/

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