Mini-Me
Britishnoun
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a person who resembles a smaller or younger version of another person
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a person who adopts the opinions or mannerisms of a more powerful or senior person in order to win favour, achieve promotion, etc
Etymology
Origin of Mini-Me
C20: after a character in the 1999 film Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Example Sentences
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The dolls—Victorian inspired, with porcelain heads—became an important part of the duo’s work beginning in 2006, Mini-Me versions of the most important creations in each collection.
It has taken off online, with brands and influencers dabbling in creating their mini-me.
From BBC
Petey wails, “What have I done with my life?” as Li’l Petey cries, and then wonders, “If I made you, why aren’t you like me?” as he realizes that his mini-me isn’t as interested in evil as he is.
From Los Angeles Times
She really stresses the baby fever, leaning into the metaphor when she sings she wants a mini-me as a child.
From Salon
He launched his new running mate and mini-me, J.D.
From Los Angeles Times
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