apa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ape noun A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.
- clown around verb To behave in a silly, playful way instead of taking a situation seriously, usually to entertain other people or to avoid getting on with the task at hand.
- monkey noun A small to medium-sized primate, typically with a tail, distinct from apes.
- parrot noun A brightly coloured tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
Senses
apa is used for these senses in English:
- ape A primate of the superfamily Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.
- clown around To have fun in an irresponsible manner.
- monkey (loosely, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.
- parrot (transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.
ape — full definition
- noun A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.
- verb To copy or imitate someone or something, often badly.