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aping

/ˈeɪpɪŋ/

apingnoun

apings

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

apinggerund / present participle

/ˈeɪpɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe imitative behaviour.

Translations

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.

Definitions

Imitative; characterized by copying or mimicking someone or something.

Her aping gestures irritated the original performer.

Synonyms

apeverb

aping

ing-form

aped

Past Simple

aped

Past Participle

aping

ing-form

/eɪp/

Translations

singer

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

apenoun

Definitions

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!

apeadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of an ape; apelike.

The researchers observed ape behavior in the sanctuary.