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apery

Translations

aperynoun

aperies

singerieImitation moqueuse ou comportement qui singe quelqu’un ou quelque chose ; souvent péjoratif.

His apery of the teacher's mannerisms was both amusing and slightly disrespectful.

Sa singerie des manières du professeur était à la fois amusante et légèrement irrespectueuse.

Additional translations

ménagerieRare, au sens de lieu ou enclos où l’on garde des singes ou des grands singes.

Synonyms

aperynoun

The act of imitating or mimicking someone or something, often in a way that is not flattering.

His apery of the teacher's mannerisms was both amusing and slightly disrespectful.

A place or enclosure where apes are kept; a monkey-house or menagerie.

Visitors crowded around the zoo's apery to watch the chimpanzees play.

Behavior or antics characteristic of an ape; foolish or monkey-like behaviour.

Tired of the children's endless apery, the teacher finally called for silence.