copycat
|cop-y-cat|
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/ˈkɑːpiˌkæt/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒpiˌkæt/
imitation
Etymology
'copycat' originates from the English words 'copy' and 'cat,' where 'copy' meant 'to imitate' and 'cat' was used colloquially to refer to a person.
'copycat' evolved from the combination of 'copy' and 'cat' in the early 20th century, becoming a common term for imitators.
Initially, it referred to someone who imitated others, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who imitates or adopts the behavior or ideas of another.
He's such a copycat, always dressing like his older brother.
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Adjective 1
imitating or replicating someone else's work or behavior.
The copycat design was almost identical to the original.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41