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Ape

eɪp

Ape definitions

noun

Inflections:

ape apes

a large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons

Synonyms:
primate simian
- used in names of macaque monkeys with short tails, e.g. Barbary ape
- (in general use) any monkey
an unintelligent or clumsy person

Synonyms:
lout boor barbarian Neanderthal churl clown gawk hulk bumpkin yokel
an inferior imitator or mimic

"cunning is but the ape of wisdom"

Synonyms:
copier copyist emulator follower mimic plagiarist ape parrot echo

verb

Inflections:

apes aping aped ape