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imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.43 in modern English

Syllables
im-i-ta-tion is the s-in-cer-est -for-m of flat-tery
IPA
58
Scrabble Score
37
Letters
10
Syllables
14
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

Copying or mimicking another individual is a sign of admiration of that person.

Questions

What does imitation is the sincerest form of flattery mean?
Copying or mimicking another individual is a sign of admiration of that person.

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