What's the difference between apish and pish?

Apish


Definition:

  • (a.) Having the qualities of an ape; prone to imitate in a servile manner. Hence: Apelike; fantastically silly; foppish; affected; trifling.

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Pish


Definition:

  • (interj.) An exclamation of contempt.
  • (v. i.) To express contempt.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Still, it’s probably a better tagline than “fizzy pish for catfishers”.
  • (2) More than 600 have signed up to the Glaswegians Against Roosh V Facebook event, which says: “Pro-rape women-haters are not welcome in Glasgow, as they will find out when they gather in George Square … and have the pish ripped right out of them by decent Glaswegians.” The event insists that any resistance to the meetup must be be peaceful, adding: “These men deserve derision and pity.

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