noun
- the quality or behavior of foolishly imitating others
- silly or foolish behavior resembling that of an ape
Examples
- The child’s apishness was evident as he copied every gesture his older brother made.
- Her constant apishness in mimicking the popular students made her seem insecure.
- The comedian’s apishness on stage drew both laughter and criticism.
- Teachers discouraged the students’ apishness during the serious assembly.
- His apishness in business meetings undermined his professional reputation.
- The actor’s apishness perfectly captured the character’s childlike nature.