copycat

noun

Meaning

A person who imitates or mimics the behavior, style, or ideas of another, often in a way that is seen as unoriginal or annoying.

Examples

Stop being a copycat and come up with your own original design for the project.
The startup was accused of being a copycat that simply cloned the features of its larger competitor.

Synonyms: imitator, mimic, ape, plagiarist

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copycat

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒpiˌkæt/

Definition

A person who imitates or mimics the behavior, style, or ideas of another, often in a way that is seen as unoriginal or annoying.

Examples

Stop being a copycat and come up with your own original design for the project.
The startup was accused of being a copycat that simply cloned the features of its larger competitor.
Children often act as copycats, repeating the words and mannerisms they observe in their parents.

Synonyms of copycat

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