Mimic

Part of speech: noun (n.)

One who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon. Burke.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

1. To imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation. The walk, the words, the gesture, could supply, The habit mimic, and the mien belie. Dryden.

2. To assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage.

Synonyms: ape; imitate; counterfeit; mock.