nachäffen — meaning in English

English meaning

• ape noun A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.
• mimic verb To copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.
• mock verb To make fun of someone, often by imitating them; to ridicule.

Senses

nachäffen is used for these senses in English:

• ape (transitive) To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly.
• mimic (transitive) To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
• mock To mimic, to simulate.

ape — full definition

1. noun A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.
2. verb To copy or imitate someone or something, often badly.

mimic — full definition

1. verb To copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.
2. verb To closely resemble something else, especially for camouflage or protection.
3. noun A person skilled at imitating other people's voices or behaviour.

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