apple polisher
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See also: apple-polisher
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
In reference to the idea of an obsequious child bringing apples to the class teacher.
Noun[edit]
apple polisher (plural apple polishers)
- (idiomatic, informal) A sycophant; a toady.
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:sycophant