ape (n.)

  1. any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

  2. someone who copies the words or behavior of another

    [ Syn: copycat , imitator , emulator , aper ]

  3. person who resembles a nonhuman primate

    [ Syn: anthropoid ]

    ape (v.)

  1. imitate uncritically and in every aspect; Her little brother apes her behavior'

  2. represent in or produce a caricature of; The drawing caricatured the President

    [ Syn: caricature ]

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