1. plural of ape; large primates without tails, including chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and gibbons
The apes at the zoo were swinging from tree to tree.
Os macacos no zoológico estavam balançando de árvore em árvore.
2. third person singular present tense of 'ape'; to imitate or mimic someone, usually in a ridiculous manner
He apes the accent of his boss to make his friends laugh.
Ele imita o sotaque de seu chefe para fazer seus amigos rirem.