Copycat
(noun)
- A person who imitates or mimics another.
- A product or action that imitates or mimics another.
Origin:
The word "copycat" is a combination of the words "copy" and "cat" that has been in use since the 20th century.
Examples:
- She accused her colleague of being a copycat, using her ideas without giving credit.
- The new restaurant is a copycat of the popular one down the street.
- The copycat version of the product was cheaper, but of much lower quality.
- The company accused their competitor of being a copycat, using similar design and features.
- The singer was called a copycat for mimicking the style of another artist.