Meaning & Definition of word "Copycat"

Copycat

/ˈkɒpiˌkæt/

1. A person who imitates or mimics the actions or ideas of another.
- Example: He's just a copycat who tries to replicate everyone else's work.
2. An imitation or reproduction of something, especially in a way that lacks originality.
- Example: The new movie is a total copycat of the original classic.

1. To imitate someone's actions or ideas.
- Example: She tends to copycat her friends' fashion choices without adding her own style.

●The term 'copycat' originated in the United States, combining 'copy' with 'cat', likely due to the playful, sneaky behavior of cats.

copycat crime:

A criminal act that is inspired by or emulates another crime.

copycat behavior:

Actions that mimic another's behavior, often seen in children or groups.

imitate:

to copy the actions, appearance, or behavior of someone.

mimic:

to imitate someone or something, typically to entertain or ridicule.

duplicate:

to make an exact copy of something.

Meaning: Knock-off

● Example Sentence: That shirt is just a knock-off; it's a total copycat of the designer version.

Meaning: Clone

● Example Sentence: He's a clone of the singer, trying to replicate every performance.