noun
- plural of apery; instances or acts of aping or mimicking; imitations or mockeries
- plural of apery; places where apes are kept; ape houses
Usage: formal or literary; often used to describe foolish or contemptible imitations
Usage: archaic or rare
Examples
- The comedian's aperies of famous politicians drew laughter from the audience.
- His constant aperies of his older brother grew tiresome.
- The film was criticized for its aperies of serious drama.
- She dismissed his behavior as mere aperies without substance.
- The actor's aperies of various accents showcased his versatility.