Definitions

apple-polisher

NOUN

sycophant

Synonyms

WEAK

adulator ass-kisser bootlicker fawner flatterer groveler toady

apple polisher

NOUN

yes person

Synonyms

WEAK

ass-kisser bootlicker brownnose fawner flatterer flunky groveler lackey lickspittle sycophant toady truckler yes man yes woman

Example Sentences

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The title character of “Luce” is introduced as a star student and first-rate apple polisher.

From New York Times

Among Beck’s qualities: he’s young, malleable, fleet, accurate, gung ho, and an apple polisher.

From Washington Post