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ape (someone's) behavior
ape (someone's) behavior
To mimic the behavior of someone, generally in a mocking or derisive manner. It is pretty standard now for comedians to ape the president's behavior and manner of speech.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Abegail | | - | English (Rare) |
| Sanderson | | ['sændəsn] | |
| Eiran | | - | Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew |
| Otieno | | - | Eastern African, Luo |
| Peredur | | pe-RE-deer (Welsh Mythology) | Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance |
| Godiva | | gə-DIE-və (English) | Anglo-Saxon (Latinized) |