copycat

verb

copycatted; copycatting
Synonyms of copycatnext

intransitive verb

: to act as a copycat

Examples of copycat in a Sentence

asked her stylist to copycat a hairstyle from the magazine a performer who slavishly copycats another never rises to the level of true stardom
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Besides being the perfect Hallmark movie marathon snack, this flavor adds a holiday spin to copycat milkshakes and alongside favorite desserts. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025 But factors including insurance coverage, pricing, copycat drugs and the development of new pills will ultimately determine how far the treatments will reach. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2025 Maybe don’t copycat Netflix so much, other streamers. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025 And that applies to fashion design, decor, and even to the travel industry, where there’s a real tendency to copycat successful ideas. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 20 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for copycat

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of copycat was in 1926

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“Copycat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/copycat. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

copycat

noun
copy·​cat
ˈkäp-ē-ˌkat
: one who imitates or adopts the behavior or practices of another
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