Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apish
adjective
/ˈeɪ.pɪʃ/
Definition
Resembling or characteristic of an ape; having a silly or foolish manner.
Examples
- His apish gestures during the meeting made him look unprofessional.
- She found his apish attempts at humor quite embarrassing.
- The actors’ apish performances in the comedy drew laughter from the audience.
Meaning
The term refers to behaving in a way that is reminiscent of an ape, often implying a lack of sophistication or maturity.
Synonyms
- Simian
- Monkey-like
- Foolish
- Childish
