Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apish
Adjective
/ˈeɪ.pɪʃ/
Definition
Relating to or resembling an ape.
Examples
- His apish antics during the presentation made everyone laugh.
- She found his apish way of trying to impress people to be quite embarrassing.
Meaning
The term ‘apish’ refers to behaviors or characteristics that are suggestive of apes, often implying something that is mimicking or imitating in a foolish or clumsy way.
Synonyms
- Simian
- Monkey-like
- Mimicking
