C1nounartslaw
US/ɪmˌpɜːr.səˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK/ɪmˌpɜː.səˈneɪ.ʃən/
copying the way someone talks and behaves to entertain people; also pretending to be someone else to trick people
In context
He did a brilliant impersonation of our teacher, and the whole class laughed.
The comedian is famous for her impersonations of world leaders.
He was charged with impersonation of a police officer.
Words that go with impersonation
verb + noun
- do an impersonationCan you do an impersonation of Donald Duck?
noun + preposition
- impersonation ofHer impersonation of the prime minister went viral online.
adjective + noun
- brilliant impersonationThe actor gave a brilliant impersonation of the old king.
- good impersonationThat was a pretty good impersonation of your dad!
- perfect impersonationShe did a perfect impersonation of the singer's voice.
- convincing impersonationHe gave such a convincing impersonation of a doctor that nobody suspected him.