HyperDic: mimic

English > 3 senses of the word mimic:
VERBcreationmimic, mimeimitate (a person or manner) , especially for satirical effect
NOUNperson mimic, mimickersomeone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
ADJECTIVEallmimicconstituting an imitation
mimic > pronunciation
Soundsmih'mihk
Rhymesacademic ... Zurich: 733 rhymes with ihk...
English > mimic: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningconstituting an imitation.
Example"the mimic warfare of the opera stage"- Archibald Alison
Broaderimitativemarked by or given to imitation
Spanishmímico
Nounsmimea performance using gestures and body movements without words
English > mimic: 3 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who mimics (especially an actor or actress).
Synonymmimicker
Broaderimpersonator, imitatorsomeone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
Spanisharrendajo, mimo, parodiador, remedador
Catalanescarnidor
Verbsmimicimitate (a person or manner) , especially for satirical effect
English > mimic: 3 senses > verb 1, creation
Meaningimitate (a person or manner) , especially for satirical effect.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Example"The actor mimicked the President very accurately"
Synonymmime
Broaderimitate, copy, simulateReproduce someone's behavior or looks
Spanishmimar, remedar
Catalanmimar
Nounsmimic, mimickersomeone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

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