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copycat

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of copycat

a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way
  • Every pop star who makes it big soon has a whole cluster of copycats.
Synonyms of copycat

aper, copyist, echo, follower, imitator, rubber stamp, wannabe (also wannabee)
Words Related to copycat

parrot

ape, emulator, impersonator, impressionist, mimic

copycat

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of copycat

1 to make an exact likeness of
  • Foreign manufacturers copycatted the products.
Synonyms of copycat

clone, copy, duplicate, imitate, reduplicate, render, replicate, reproduce
Words Related to copycat

counterfeit, fake, forge, knock off, rip off

mimic, simulate

reconstruct, re-create
Near Antonyms of copycat

create, imagine, initiate, invent
Antonyms of copycat

originate
2 to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
  • A performer who slavishly copycats another never rises to the level of true stardom.
Synonyms of copycat

ape, copy, emulate, imitate, mime, mimic
Words Related to copycat

ditto, echo, reecho, repeat

burlesque, caricature, lampoon, mock, parody, travesty

impersonate, perform, play

pantomime

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