Mini-me
/ˈmɪnɪˌmiː/
noun (informal)
1.
a person who resembles a smaller or younger version of another person
2.
a person who adopts the opinions or mannerisms of a more powerful or senior person in order to win favour, achieve promotion, etc
noun
a person who seems to be a smaller or younger version of another
Word Origin
1999; fr character in “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me”
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