English Idiom – Copycat.
Meaning – A person who copies someone else. Someone or something that closely imitates another. A copycat might copy the words, actions or behaviour of another.
The word can also be used as a verb – to copycat something means to imitate it, often in a way that suggests a lack of originality. Businesses that closely imitate a more successful rival are sometimes called “copycat” brands or products.
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Cat Idioms:
- Cat got your tongue? – This expression is said to someone who has nothing to say.
- Let the cat out of the bag – To reveal a secret.
- Raining cats and dogs – Raining very heavily.
- When the cat’s away, the mice will play (proverb) – If the person in charge of a group of people is not there, the group of people will do as they please.
Example:
- “Look at Steve, he’s bought a hat and a coat just like mine. He’s such a copycat!”
- “That new phone is a total copycat of last year’s model.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
A person (or thing) that copies or closely imitates someone or something else, often without much originality.
Usually it’s mildly critical or teasing, but it can be playful too – like when a friend orders the exact same meal as you.
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