ape

noun
UK: /eɪp/
US: /eɪp/

  1. A large primate that lacks a tail, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons.

    1. The ape was swinging from tree to tree. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are studying the social behavior of the ape in its natural habitat. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who is clumsy, uncivilized, or imitative.

    1. Don't be such an ape; use your manners. [ ] [ ]
    2. He behaved like a complete ape at the party, making rude comments and spilling drinks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mimic imitate copy mock
ape verb

  1. To imitate or mimic someone or something, especially in a foolish or clumsy way.

    1. He tried to ape his teacher's accent. [ ] [ ]
    2. The younger brother would ape everything his older sister did, much to her annoyance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ape" in English means: A large primate that lacks a tail, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons., A person who is clumsy, uncivilized, or imitative..

The phonetic transcription of "ape" is /eɪp/ in British English and /eɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ape": mimic, imitate, copy, mock.

Example usage of "ape": "The ape was swinging from tree to tree.". More examples on the page.