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apple-polish
[ ap-uhl-pol-ish ]
/ ËĂŠp ÉlËpÉl ÉȘÊ /
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verb (used without object)
to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner.
verb (used with object)
to curry favor with (someone).
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OTHER WORDS FROM apple-polish
apple polisher, ap·ple-pol·ish·er, nounWords nearby apple-polish
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