noun
plural apes
[count] a type of animal (such as a chimpanzee or gorilla) that is closely related to monkeys and humans and that is covered in hair and has no tail or a very short tail
informal :a large and stupid or rude person
verb
apes; aped; aping
[+ obj] often disapproving :to copy or imitate (something or someone)
adjective
go ape
informal
to become very excited
to become very angry