me-tooism

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me·too

or me-too (mē′to͞o′)

adj. Informal

Using principles, practices, or designs copied from and closely similar to those of a rival.

me′-too′er n.

me′-too′ism n.

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me-tooism

(ˌmiːˈtuːizəm)

the practice of imitating other people's work or ideas

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me-too•ism

(ˈmiˈtu ɪz əm)

n.

1. the adopting of policies or practices similar or identical to those of a peer or competitor.

2. the making of a product, offering of a service, etc., that duplicates one that has become successful.

[1945–50, Amer.]

me′-too′er, n.

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