Apish (Adjective)
Meaning
Being or given to servile imitation.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The comedian's apish mimicry of the politician's speech was hilarious but also somewhat annoying.
- Her apish attempts to emulate the fashionista's style only made her look like a wannabe.
- The apish behavior of the new employee, constantly trying to impress the boss, was off-putting to his coworkers.
- The artist's apish reproduction of the famous painting lacked the original's soul and creativity.
- The apish way he tried to fit in with the cool kids by using their slang only made him look ridiculous.