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1copycat
noun, copy·cat often attributive \-ˌkat\
: a person who does the same thing as someone else : a person who adopts the behavior, style, etc., of someone else
: something that is very similar to another thing
Full Definition of COPYCAT
1
: one who imitates or adopts the behavior or practices of another
2
: an imitative act or product <copycat board games>
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First Known Use of COPYCAT
1896
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Rhymes with COPYCAT
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2copycat
verb
copy·cat·tedcopy·cat·ting
Definition of COPYCAT
intransitive verb
: to act as a copycat
transitive verb
: imitate
First Known Use of COPYCAT
1926
COPYCAT Defined for Kids
copycat
noun copy·cat \ˈkä-pē-ˌkat\
Definition of COPYCAT for Kids
: a person who imitates another person
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