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aping

UK
/ˈeɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪpɪŋ/

Translations

apingnoun
apings
pl
imitationImitation souvent moqueuse ou exagérée.
His aping of the teacher's voice made the whole class laugh.
Son imitation de la voix du professeur a fait rire toute la classe.
Additional translations
mimétismeSens plus rare, mettant l’accent sur le fait de copier un modèle.
Synonyms
imitation
mimicking
parody
mockery
copying
apinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈeɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪpɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe imitative behaviour.
imitatifQui imite ou reproduit de façon perceptible.
Her aping gestures irritated the original performer.
Ses gestes imitifs irritaient l’interprète original.
Additional translations
mimétiqueEmploi plus littéraire ou technique.
Synonyms
emulating
parroting
copying
imitative
mimicking
unoriginal
slavish
apish
simulating
replicating
mirroring
echoing
apeverb

aping

Gerund

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
mimic
imitate
emulate
copy
replicate

Definitions

apingnoun
The act of imitating or mimicking someone or something, often in a mocking or exaggerated manner.
His aping of the teacher's voice made the whole class laugh.
apinggerund / present participle
Imitative; characterized by copying or mimicking someone or something.
Her aping gestures irritated the original performer.
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.
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