imitation
nounUK /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn/
US /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn/
Imitation is when you copy the way someone or something looks, sounds, or acts.
The little boy did a funny imitation of his teacher.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Something made to look like another thing, often not as good as the real one.
That watch is a cheap imitation of a famous brand.
3. The act of copying something as a way of learning or showing respect.
Young artists learn by imitation of the old masters.
4. Not real; made to look like something else.
She wore imitation pearls to the party.