I. ˈmīm also ˈmēm noun
Etymology: Latin mimus, from Greek mimos
Date: 1616
1. : an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
2.
a. : an actor in a mime
b. : one that practices mime
3. : mimic 2
4. : pantomime 3
II. verb
( mimed ; mim·ing )
Date: 1728
intransitive verb
: to act a part with mimic gesture and action usually without words
transitive verb
1. : mimic
2. : to act out in the manner of a mime
• mim·er noun