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der Abklatsch (-e)
   cheap/poor copy, pale imitation, knock-off

Müder Abklatsch oder neuer Touristenmagnet?
Lame knock-off or new tourist magnet?
Entgegen der früheren Vermutung ist Google Buzz zumindest aus technischer Sicht mehr als nur ein Abklatsch der bekannten Vorbilder Facebook, Twitter und Co.
But contrary to earlier assumptions, at least from a technical aspect, Google Buzz is more than just a poor copy of the well-known examples Facebook, Twitter and Co.
Neue Ära oder japanischer Abklatsch? Der Citroën DS High Rider mit Hybridantrieb.
New era or pale imitation of Japanese cars? The Citroën DS High Rider with hybrid drive.

Related:
abklatschen to cut in (dancing); to high-five, give a high-five; palm (ball); tag (touch)
das Abklatschen tag (game); exchanging high-fives
der Abklatscher rebound (soccer)

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