apish Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite being or given to servile imitation
    apelike.

WordNet

Ap"ish adjective
Definitions
  1. Having the qualities of an ape; prone to imitate in a servile manner. Hence: Apelike; fantastically silly; foppish; affected; trifling.
    The apish gallantry of a fantastic boy. Sir W. Scott.

Webster 1913