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apishly

adverb

Meaning

In a manner resembling that of an ape, often implying a lack of refinement or civility. This can include behaving crudely, violently, or irrationally.

Examples

The football fans acted apishly, destroying property and starting fights after their team lost.
She felt embarrassed by her brother's apishly behavior at the dinner party.

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apishly (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈæpɪʃli/

Definition

In a manner resembling that of an ape, often implying a lack of refinement or civility. This can include behaving crudely, violently, or irrationally.

Examples

The football fans acted apishly, destroying property and starting fights after their team lost.
She felt embarrassed by her brother's apishly behavior at the dinner party.

How to Use apishly

behave apishly (verb phrase): to act in a manner resembling that of an ape — "The children behaved apishly, running wildly through the park."

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