ape

²ape

verb

apedap·ing

Definition of APE

transitive verb

: to copy closely but often clumsily and ineptly

— ap·er noun

Examples of APE

1. She apes the speech and manners of the rich.
2. <was caught aping the substitute teacher's thick accent>

First Known Use of APE

1632

Related to APE

Synonyms: imitate, copy, copycat, emulate, mime, mimic

Related Words: ditto, echo, reecho, repeat; burlesque, caricature, lampoon, mock, parody, travesty; impersonate, perform, play; pantomime

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