ape
ape (āp)n. 1. a. Any of various large, tailless Old World primates of the family Pongidae, including the chimpanzee, gorilla, gibbon, and orangutan. b. A monkey. 2. A mimic or imitator. 3. Informal. A clumsy or boorish person.tr.v. aped, ap·ing, apes To mimic slavishly but often with an absurd result. See Synonyms at imitate.Idiom:go ape Informal To become wildly excited or enthusiastic: went ape at the party; goes ape over Thai cuisine. [Middle English, from Old English apa.] apʹer n.
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