copycatting

/ˈkɑpiˌkætɪŋ/
verb
  1. The act of imitating or copying someone else's actions, style, or ideas.
    • Copycatting your friend's homework is not a good way to learn.
    • The fashion designer accused the brand of copycatting her latest collection.
    • Stop copycatting everything I say and think for yourself!
noun
  1. The behavior or practice of imitating others.
    • The teacher warned the class that copycatting would result in a zero.
    • Copycatting in the art world can lead to legal disputes.
    • His constant copycatting annoyed his friends.
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