apery

[ ey-puh-ree ]

noun

, plural ap·er·ies.

1. apish behavior; mimicry.
2. a silly trick.

apery

/ ˈeɪpərɪ /

noun

1. imitative behaviour; mimicry

Word History and Origins

Origin of apery¹

First recorded in 1610–20; ape + -ery

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• clone
• impersonation
• impression
• mimicry
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