mandrilise
Mandrilise is a verb used to describe the act of imitating or incorporating characteristics associated with the mandrill, the large African primate known for its vivid facial coloration and complex social displays. In academic and cultural discourse, mandrilising can refer to both literal replication—such as using mandrill-inspired color schemes or masks—and figurative adoption of the species' traits, including conspicuous signaling, group coordination, and improvisational behavior.
Etymology and usage: The term is a neologism derived from mandrill plus the agentive suffix -ise (or
Examples: Critics might say a public art installation mandrilises its surroundings by employing bright, clashing colors
Interpretation and criticism: Some scholars view mandrilise as a useful metaphor for analyzing display, social signaling,
See also: Mandrill; display (behavior); mimicry; performance studies.