Impersonate Definition

impersonate
verb
  1. assume or act the character of; "She impersonates Madonna"; "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man"
  2. represent another person with comic intentions
  3. pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions; "She posed as the Czar's daughter"

"Impersonate" in song lyrics

See how impersonate is used in real songs:

  • "Y'all jokers don't flow, y'all impersonate"
    Natural Elements — 2 Tons

Usage tips for "impersonate"

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