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ape

UK
/eɪp/
US
/eɪp/

Translations

apenoun
apes
pl
UK
/eɪp/
US
/eɪp/
grand singe
The zoo has a new exhibit featuring a family of apes.
Le zoo présente une nouvelle exposition consacrée à une famille de grands singes.
He was known as the office ape because he copied everyone's mannerisms.
On le surnommait l'imitateur du bureau parce qu'il copiait les manières de tout le monde.
Additional translations
gorilleFamilier et péjoratif.
Synonyms
monkey
chimpanzee
gorilla
simian
primate
apeverb
aped
Past Simple
aped
Past Participle
aping
Gerund
UK
/eɪp/
US
/eɪp/
The comedian aped the politician's speech, drawing laughter from the audience.
L'humoriste a singé le discours du politicien, provoquant les rires du public.
Synonyms
imitate
mimic
copy
emulate
replicate
apeadjective
UK
/eɪp/
US
/eɪp/
Used attributively to describe things relating to or characteristic of apes.
The researchers observed ape behavior in the sanctuary.
Les chercheurs ont observé un comportement simiesque dans le sanctuaire.

Definitions

apenoun
A large primate that lacks a tail, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons.
The zoo has a new exhibit featuring a family of apes.
A person who mimics others; an imitator.
He was known as the office ape because he copied everyone's mannerisms.
(informal, derogatory) A clumsy, brutish, or aggressive person.
Stop pushing everyone around, you big ape!
apeverb
To imitate or mimic someone or something, often in a mocking or exaggerated way.
The comedian aped the politician's speech, drawing laughter from the audience.
apeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an ape; apelike.
The researchers observed ape behavior in the sanctuary.
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