Meaning of mimic in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈmɪmɪk/

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1. Verb

   mimic

   Etymology

   late 16th century (as noun and adjective): via Latin from Greek mimikos, from mimos‘mime’

   Definitions

   1. imitate (a person, a manner, etc.), especially for satirical effect

   Examples

   • « The actor mimicked the President very accurately »

2. Classifying Adjective

   mimic

   Definitions

   1. constituting an imitation

   Examples

   • « the mimic warfare of the opera stage- Archibald Alison »

   Synonyms

   • imitative

3. Noun

   mimic

   Definitions

   1. someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)