1. resembling or characteristic of an ape; apelike in appearance or behavior
2. foolishly imitative; copying others without understanding

Examples

• His apish grin made everyone laugh.
• The child’s apish movements reminded her of a monkey.
• She criticized his apish behavior at the formal dinner.
• The comedian’s apish imitation of the politician was spot-on.
• His apish copying of his older brother annoyed their parents.
• The actor’s apish gestures perfectly captured the character’s primitive nature.