apery

[ey-puh-ree] /ˈeɪ pə ri/

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noun, plural aperies.

apish behavior; mimicry.

a silly trick.

Origin of apery

1610-1620

First recorded in 1610-20; ape + -ery

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This spirit of imitation, sir, this spirit of mimicry and apery will be the ruin of our country.

Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16) Thomas Hart Benton

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apery

/ˈeɪpərɪ/

noun (pl) -eries

imitative behaviour; mimicry

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