ape
ape
I
/ˈeıp/ noun , pl apes [ count ]
1 : a type of animal (such as a chimpanzee or gorilla) that is closely related to monkeys and humans and that is covered in hair and has no tail or a very short tail
2 informal : a large and stupid or rude person
Her boyfriend's some big ape she met at a party.
apelike adj [more ~; most ~]
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II
verb , apes, aped, ap·ing [ + obj ]
often disapproving : to copy or imitate (something or someone)
After years of aping [=mimicking] the styles of famous artists, he has created his own unique way of painting.
She apes the speech and manners of the rich.
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III
adj
go ape
informal
1 : to become very excited
The kids go ape [=go crazy, go wild] whenever they hear that song.
2 : to become very angry
Mom really went ape [=went ballistic, blew her top] when I got home late.
