Copycat

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑpiˌkæt/

Definitions of copycat

noun a person who imitates or copies the behavior, speech, or appearance of another

Example Sentences

A1 She is such a copycat, always imitating what others do.

A2 The new student in class is a bit of a copycat, always trying to fit in with the others.

B1 I don't like hanging out with her anymore, she's such a copycat always copying my style.

B2 The artist accused the other of being a copycat, claiming they stole their design.

C1 The author was frustrated by accusations of being a copycat, insisting that their work was original.

C2 In the competitive world of fashion, it's easy to be labeled a copycat if your designs resemble another designer's too closely.

Examples of copycat in a Sentence

formal The company filed a lawsuit against the competitor for being a copycat and infringing on their intellectual property.

informal Stop being a copycat and come up with your own ideas!

slang She's such a copycat, always copying my style.

figurative His work is just a copycat of the original, lacking any originality or creativity.

Grammatical Forms of copycat

• past tense: copied
• plural: copycats
• comparative: more copycat
• superlative: most copycat
• present tense: copycat
• future tense: will copycat
• perfect tense: have copied
• continuous tense: is copycatting
• singular: copycat
• positive degree: copycat
• infinitive: to copycat
• gerund: copycatting
• participle: copycatting

Origin and Evolution of copycat

First Known Use: 1887 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'copycat' originated from the combination of 'copy' and 'cat', likely inspired by the behavior of cats mimicking each other's actions.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person who imitates or mimics someone else's actions, the term 'copycat' has evolved to also refer to products, ideas, or behaviors that imitate or replicate those of another entity.