ape
/ˈeɪp/
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Definition(s):
- (n) any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
- (n) someone who copies the words or behavior of another
- (n) person who resembles a nonhuman primate
- (v) imitate uncritically and in every aspect
- (v) represent in or produce a caricature of
Usage(s):
- Not much to go ape over in the new Planet of the Apes.
- Though he is often unjustly accused of it, Darwin never maintained that man is descended from creatures like modern apes or monkeys.
- It makes the killing of an ape a crime and bans their use in medical experiments, circuses, films and television commercials.
Quotes
- "I can't think of anything that defines helplessness and fear more than a seal pup on the ice that can't swim or escape as it is approached by some cigarette-smoking ape with a club," Watson said in his release. "These men are sadistic baby...on Apr 2, 2008 By: Paul Watson Source: 570 News
- "It's another foolish attempt to ape an American practice that is generally mocked," said Paul Flynn, a Labour Party MP from Wales. "This is part of a fascination with America. But the adoration of the national flag in America strikes us as a...on Mar 11, 2008 By: Paul Flynn Source: International Herald Tribune
- "If it was one of my players then I would be going absolutely ape. I'd be climbing the wall," Jones added.on Dec 9, 2009 By: Dave Jones Source: BBC Sport