Apple Polisher

Pronunciation: /ˈæpəl ˈpɑlɪʃər/

Definitions of apple polisher

noun A person who seeks favor by flattery or servile behavior; a sycophant.

Example Sentences

A1 She is an apple polisher, always complimenting her boss.

A2 The new intern is a bit of an apple polisher, always trying to impress the higher-ups.

B1 Some employees are seen as apple polishers because they constantly seek approval from their superiors.

B2 It's important to be genuine in the workplace and not come across as an apple polisher.

C1 The CEO could see through the apple polishers and valued employees who were honest and hardworking.

C2 In a competitive corporate environment, there are often individuals who resort to apple polishing to climb the ladder.

Examples of apple polisher in a Sentence

formal The teacher noticed that the student was always the first to hand in assignments, leading her to believe he was an apple polisher.

informal I heard that Sarah is a total apple polisher, always sucking up to the boss.

slang Don't be such an apple polisher, just do your work and let it speak for itself.

figurative Being an apple polisher won't get you far in life, you need to earn respect through hard work.

Grammatical Forms of apple polisher

• past tense: apple polished
• plural: apple polishers
• comparative: more apple polished
• superlative: most apple polished
• present tense: apple polishes
• future tense: will apple polish
• perfect tense: have apple polished
• continuous tense: is apple polishing
• singular: apple polisher
• positive degree: apple polisher
• infinitive: to apple polish
• gerund: apple polishing
• participle: apple polished

Origin and Evolution of apple polisher

First Known Use: 1910 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'apple polisher' originated in the United States during the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who flattered or ingratiated themselves to gain favor, the term 'apple polisher' has evolved to refer to someone who seeks to gain advantage through excessive praise or admiration.