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aping

/ˈeɪpɪŋ/

apingnoun

apings

Traductions

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.

Traductions supplémentaires

mimétismeSens plus rare, mettant l’accent sur le fait de copier un modèle.

Définitions

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.

Synonymes

apinggerund / present participle

/ˈeɪpɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe imitative behaviour.

Traductions

imitatifQui imite ou reproduit de façon perceptible.

Her aping gestures irritated the original performer.

Ses gestes imitifs irritaient l’interprète original.

Traductions supplémentaires

mimétiqueEmploi plus littéraire ou technique.

Définitions

Imitative; characterized by copying or mimicking someone or something.

Her aping gestures irritated the original performer.

Synonymes

apeverb

aping

Gerund

aped

Past Simple

aped

Past Participle

aping

Gerund

/eɪp/

Traductions

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.

Définitions

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.

Synonymes

apenoun

Définitions

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

Définitions

Relating to or characteristic of an ape; apelike.

The researchers observed ape behavior in the sanctuary.