copycat
Copycat (noun) means a person who imitates someone else, often in an unoriginal or shameless way. Example: “Her little brother is such a copycat, he wants everything she has.”
How to use copycat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that imitates another, often in a lazy or derivative way.
Word forms
more copycat comparative, copycatted past tense, copycats plural, copycats singular, most copycat superlative
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Etymology
American in origin, from copy plus cat, an old derogatory term for a person.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “copycat” mean?
The word “copycat” means a person who imitates someone else, often in an unoriginal or shameless way. In plain terms, someone (or something) that imitates another, often in a lazy or derivative way.
How do you pronounce “copycat”?
“Copycat” is pronounced kah-pee-KAT (/kɑpiˈkæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “copycat” in a sentence?
Here is “copycat” used in a sentence: “Her little brother is such a copycat, he wants everything she has.”
What part of speech is “copycat”?
Depending on how it is used, “copycat” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “copycat” have?
“Copycat” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who imitates someone else, often in an unoriginal or shameless way.