VERB: "to copy closely but often clumsily and ineptly" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to copy closely but often clumsily and ineptly" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. someone who copies the words or behavior of another
2. person who resembles a nonhuman primate
(verb)
1. represent in or produce a caricature of
2. imitate uncritically and in every aspect

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INEPTLY (adverb)
1. with ineptitude; in an incompetent manner
CLOSELY (adverb)
1. in a close manner
2. in an attentive manner

Hint 3: Anagram

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