Meaning of the word copycat in English

What does copycat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

copycat

US /ˈkɑː.pi.kæt/

UK /ˈkɑː.pi.kæt/

a person who copies another's behavior, dress, or ideas

Example:

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She's such a copycat, always wearing what I wear.

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The police suspect a copycat in the recent string of crimes.

Synonym:

imitator mimic emulator follower plagiarist

to copy or imitate someone or something

Example:

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Don't just copycat my ideas; try to be original.

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The new product seems to copycat its competitor's design.

Synonym:

imitate mimic emulate reproduce duplicate

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