me-tooism

[ mee-too-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. the adopting of policies, methods, products, etc., similar or identical to those of a peer, rival, or competitor.
2. the practice of making a product, offering a service, etc., that attempts to duplicate one that is established.

me-tooism

/ ˌmiːˈtuːizəm /

noun

1. the practice of imitating other people's work or ideas

Other Words From

• me-tooer noun
• me-tooist adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of me-tooism¹

First recorded in 1945–50; me-too + -ism