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me-tooism

American  
[mee-too-iz-uhm] / ˈmiˈtu ɪz əm /

noun

  1. the adopting of policies, methods, products, etc., similar or identical to those of a peer, rival, or competitor.

  2. the practice of making a product, offering a service, etc., that attempts to duplicate one that is established.

me-tooism British  
/ ˌmiːˈtuːizəm /

noun

  1. the practice of imitating other people's work or ideas

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Other Word Forms

  • me-tooer noun
  • me-tooist adjective

Etymology

Origin of me-tooism

First recorded in 1945–50; me-too + -ism

Example Sentences

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In saying that, he projected an image of weakness and me-tooism.

From Time Magazine Archive

At the risk of being accused of me-tooism, he urges Republicans to devise remedies that surpass the Great Society's in both volume and efficacy.

From Time Magazine Archive

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