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 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.

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The ranks of Munger, Tolles used to include one Usha Vance, who resigned in the summer after her husband, JD, was chosen as Trump’s vice presidential running mate and avenging mini-me.

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It has taken off online, with brands and influencers dabbling in creating their mini-me.

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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.

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And if he gets back, if he wins this election, there will never be a true conservative alternative for the American people again, because it's going to be a bunch of copycat mini-me Donald Trumps, who are going to keep peddling this populist garbage that has no basis in real conservative values at all.

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