apple polisher

• Persona que intenta ganarse el favor de alguien con poder, como un profesor o un jefe, mediante halagos o comportamiento servil.

A person who tries to win favor or curry favor with someone in authority, especially a teacher or boss, through flattery or sycophantic behavior.

1. Sycophant or FlattererC1informalamerican

   A person who tries to win favor through flattery or excessive helpfulness, especially towards a superior.

   Lameculos, adulador

   • He's such an apple polisher, always complimenting the boss.
   • The new intern is a real apple polisher, bringing coffee to everyone.
   • She got promoted because she's an apple polisher, not because of her skills.