Apish

/ˈeɪpɪʃ/ adjective

Resembling an ape in behavior or appearance; silly, foolish, or showing lack of intelligence.

From Middle English 'apish,' combining 'ape' (Old English 'apa,' from Proto-Germanic *apan-) with the suffix '-ish' meaning 'like' or 'characterized by.' The word emerged in the 13th century.

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