LookItUpmimic
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈmɪmɪk/
Forms: mimics, mimicking
mimic means: To closely copy how someone or something moves, sounds, looks, or behaves.
verb
To closely copy how someone or something moves, sounds, looks, or behaves.
- The bird mimics human speech.
- She mimicked the way he walked.
- These robots can mimic animal movements.
To copy someone's voice or behaviour, especially to make fun of them.
- He mimicked the teacher to make us laugh.
- Stop mimicking my accent!
- She mimicked his serious expression, and everyone giggled.
noun
Someone who can copy other people's voices or behaviour very well.
- She is a talented mimic.
- The mimic copied three famous actors.
- Good mimics notice tiny changes in people's voices.
A performer who tells a story through movements and expressions without speaking.
- The mimic performed without speaking.
- A skilled mimic can tell a story through gestures.
- The theatre hired two mimics for the silent scene.
Questions about mimic
What does mimic mean?
To closely copy how someone or something moves, sounds, looks, or behaves.
What is mimic in other languages?
Türkçe: taklit etmek · Español: imitar · Français: imiter · Deutsch: nachahmen · Italiano: imitare · 日本語: まねる
How do you pronounce mimic?
It is pronounced /ˈmɪmɪk/.
How do you use mimic in a sentence?
The bird mimics human speech. She mimicked the way he walked.
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