Copycatting

/ˈkɒpiˌkætɪŋ/ verb (present participle)

Definition

Currently imitating or mimicking the behavior or style of someone else.

Etymology

Present participle of 'copycat,' formed by adding '-ing' and doubling the final consonant before the suffix.

Kelly Says

In Silicon Valley, 'copycatting' is both a business strategy and a criticism—investors praise companies that 'execute existing ideas better' but condemn those that 'shamelessly copycat competitors.'

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