me-tooism

[ mee-too-iz-uh m ]
/ ˈmiˈtu ɪz əm /

noun

the adopting of policies, methods, products, etc., similar or identical to those of a peer, rival, or competitor.
the practice of making a product, offering a service, etc., that attempts to duplicate one that is established.

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Origin of me-tooism

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

OTHER WORDS FROM me-tooism

me-too·er, nounme-too·ist, adjective, noun

Words nearby me-tooism

me, me generation, me-media, me-time, me-too, me-tooism, me., mea culpa, meacon, mead, mead, margaret
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British Dictionary definitions for me-tooism

me-tooism
/ (ˌmiːˈtuːizəm) /

noun

the practice of imitating other people's work or ideas
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