ape meaning

ape as a noun

1. any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

   Type of: primate

   Kinds: anthropoid ape

2. someone who copies the words or behavior of another

   Synonyms: copycat, imitator, emulator, aper

   Type of: person

   Kinds: epigone, parrot

3. person who resembles a nonhuman primate

   Synonyms: anthropoid

   Type of: misfit

ape as a verb

1. imitate uncritically and in every aspect
   • Her little brother apes her behavior

   Type of: imitate

   Related forms: aper, apery

2. represent in or produce a caricature of
   • The drawing caricatured the President

   Synonyms: caricature

   Type of: mock

How to pronounce ape

ape is pronounced /eɪp/ in British English and /eɪp/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with ape

• crepe