Mini-Me

/ ˈmɪnɪˌmiː /

noun

1. a person who resembles a smaller or younger version of another person
2. a person who adopts the opinions or mannerisms of a more powerful or senior person in order to win favour, achieve promotion, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mini-Me¹

C20: after a character in the 1999 film Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

Example Sentences

“The Mini-Me Craze” has initiated a new generation of Suri Cruise copy-cats who all want to wear high heels.

From The Daily Beast

Harry, how do you feel about Penny P., who makes Mitt look like her mini-me?

From The Daily Beast

He says he wouldn't fight them on it, though he also doesn't seem eager to turn either of them into mini-me's of himself.

From The Daily Beast