impersonation

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemand anderen darzustellen oder sich als jemand anderer auszugeben, oft übertrieben für komische Wirkung oder zur Nachahmung von Verhaltensweisen.

A noun referring to the act of representing or pretending to be another person, often exaggerated for comic effect or to imitate mannerisms.

1. Humorous or exaggerated portrayalB2informal

   An imitation of a person's appearance or behavior, often exaggerated for comic effect or performance.

   Parodie

   • The comedian's impersonation of the politician had the audience roaring with laughter.
   • She won the talent show with her spot-on impersonation of a famous singer.
   • His impersonation of the boss was so accurate that everyone thought it was real for a moment.
   • The skit featured an impersonation of a celebrity chef that poked fun at his mannerisms.

   Synonymecaricatureimpressionmimicryparodysendupspooftake off

2. Fraudulent assumption of identityC1formallegal

   The act of pretending to be someone else, especially with the intent to deceive or commit fraud.

   Identitätsbetrug

   • The criminal was charged with impersonation of a police officer.
   • Identity theft often involves online impersonation of bank officials.
   • An impersonation of a company executive led to a data breach.
   • The law strictly prohibits impersonation of government employees.

   Synonymeidentity theftimposturemasqueradepersonationposingpretence

3. Mimicry of behavior or speechB2formal

   The act of copying someone's mannerisms, voice, or actions, often for entertainment or practice.

   Nachahmung

   • The actor's impersonation of the historical figure was praised for its accuracy.
   • Children sometimes engage in playful impersonation of their parents.
   • She practiced her impersonation of the teacher to make her friends laugh.
   • His impersonation of a foreign accent was remarkably convincing.

   Synonymecaricaturecopyingimitationimpressionmimicryparodytake off