Apple polisher

Common synonyms include: ass-licker, backscratcher, backslapper, bootlick, bootlicker, bootlicker.

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
A sycophant; a toady. idiomatic, informal
2
someone who humbles themself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if they had no self-respect wordnet

In reference to the idea of an obsequious child bringing apples to the class teacher.