apishly


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ap·ish

 (ā′pĭsh)
adj.
1. Resembling an ape.
2. Slavishly or foolishly imitative: an apish impersonation.
3. Silly; outlandish.
ap′ish·ly adv.
ap′ish·ness n.
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