What does "apple-polish" mean?

To attempt to obtain favors, especially by flattery; to toady or fawn.

What is a synonym for "apple-polish"?

Common synonyms include: cower, cringe, fawn, grovel, kowtow, play.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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To attempt to obtain favors, especially by flattery; to toady or fawn. US, idiomatic, transitive