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Copycat
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mang-gagaya, kopya
a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else
Humorous
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "copycat" and when to use it?
The idiom "copycat" originated in the mid-20th century, combining the words "copy" and "cat." The term draws on the mimicry behavior observed in cats and is used to describe someone who imitates or emulates the actions, ideas, or style of another person. This expression is often used in a playful or colloquial manner to tease or criticize individuals who lack originality and instead replicate the behavior or work of someone else.
Example
In the fashion industry, designers often face challenges with copycat brands imitating their latest creations.
Sa industriya ng moda, madalas na nahaharap ang mga designer sa mga hamon mula sa mga mang-gagaya na kumokopya sa kanilang mga pinakabagong likha.
Jane accused her classmate of being a copycat when he presented a project that closely resembled hers.
Inakusahan ni Jane ang kanyang kaklase na mang-gagaya nang ipresenta nito ang isang proyekto na halos kapareho ng kanya.
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