mimic

¹mim·ic

noun \ˈmi-mik\

Definition of MIMIC

1

: mime 2

2

: one that mimics

Examples of MIMIC

1. <a gifted mimic who can do a terrific imitation of anyone's voice>
2. <a mimic in black clothes and white facial makeup>

First Known Use of MIMIC

1596

Related to MIMIC

Synonyms: imitator, impersonator, impressionist, personator

Related Words: burlesquer, caricaturist, lampooner, mocker, parodist, satirist; mime, mimer, mummer, pantomime, pantomimist; actor, entertainer, performer, player, trouper; ape, copycat, echo, parrot, rubber stamp

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Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with MIMIC

gimmick