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apple-polisher

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for apple-polisher.

Editorial note

It's not that difficult to distinguish an apple-polisher from someone who was being a real high school kid.

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Alternative form of apple polisher. [(idiomatic, informal) A sycophant; a toady.]

Meaning at a glance

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noun

Alternative form of apple polisher. [(idiomatic, informal) A sycophant; a toady.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for apple-polisher.

noun

Alternative form of apple polisher. [(idiomatic, informal) A sycophant; a toady.]

Example sentences

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It's not that difficult to distinguish an apple-polisher from someone who was being a real high school kid.

2

It selects for the apple-polisher, the scammer, those who are best at concealment, the selfish, the ruthless, the wily, the drone, those who can bear endless misfortunes, those who can lift heavy weights.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use apple-polisher in a sentence?

It's not that difficult to distinguish an apple-polisher from someone who was being a real high school kid.

What does apple-polisher mean?

Alternative form of apple polisher. [(idiomatic, informal) A sycophant; a toady.]

What part of speech is apple-polisher?

apple-polisher is commonly used as noun.