Definitions

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  • verb US To attempt to obtain favors, especially by flattery; to toady or fawn

Etymologies

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Examples

  • "I am saying this not because I want to apple-polish (mengampu) but this is based on fact,"

    nst online 2010

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  • hmm.. apple-polish... why have I not heard this word before?

    June 20, 2009