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Definition of ap

"ap" is probably misspelled. Trying ape instead Definition of ape

1. ape [ n ] any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

Used in print:

(S. J. Perelman, The Rising Gorge. New York:...)

Some sort_of nemesis was haunting his footsteps , he told us in a quavering voice - either an ape specter or Abe_Spector , a process_server , we could n't determine which .

Synonyms ape Related Terms primate anthropoid_ape

2. ape [ v ] represent in or produce a caricature of
Examples: "The drawing caricatured the President"

Synonyms caricature ape Related Terms mock caricature

3. ape [ n ] someone who copies the words or behavior of another

Synonyms imitator ape aper emulator copycat Related Terms person epigone parrot imitate

4. ape [ v ] reproduce someone's behavior or looks
Examples: "The mime imitated the passers-by" "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"

Synonyms simulate imitate ape copy Related Terms resemble reproduce follow take_after model emulate follow_suit take_off mock make emulate mimic copy copycat

5. ape [ v ] imitate uncritically and in every aspect
Examples: "Her little brother apes her behavior"

Synonyms ape Related Terms imitate imitate copycat

6. ape [ n ] person who resembles a non-human primate

Synonyms anthropoid ape Related Terms misfit

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