ape
noun
[ eɪp ]
• a large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons.
• an unintelligent or clumsy person.
• an inferior imitator or mimic.
• "cunning is but the ape of wisdom"
ape
verb
• imitate (someone or something), especially in an absurd or unthinking way.
• "new architecture can respect the old without aping its style"
Similar:
imitate,
mimic,
copy,
do an impression of,
echo,
parrot,
take off,
mock,
parody,
caricature,
send up,
monkey,
Origin:
Old English apa, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch aap and German Affe .
