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apish

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective apish has 1 sense
  1. apish, apelike - being or given to servile imitation
    Antonym: nonimitative (indirect, via imitative)

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Term: apish

Adjective - Popular sense:

Apish is used to describe someone who imitates or behaves in a silly or foolish manner, often trying to gain attention or admiration.

Example sentence:

She couldn't help but laugh at her brother's apish dancing at the party.

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Adjective - Local sense:

In a local context, apish refers to something characteristic of or associated with a specific community or locality.

Example sentence:

The restaurant serves a traditional dish that is apish to the region.

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Verb - Popular sense:

As a verb, apish means to act or imitate in a foolish or comical manner.

Example sentence:

The performer skillfully apished the gestures of a clown during the circus.

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