MIMIC


Meaning of MIMIC in English

v., n., & adj.

v.tr. (mimicked, mimicking) 1 imitate (a person, gesture, etc.) esp. to entertain or ridicule. 2 copy minutely or servilely. 3 (of a thing) resemble closely.

n. a person skilled in imitation.

adj. having an aptitude for mimicry; imitating; imitative, esp. for amusement. mimicker n.

[ L mimicus f. Gk mimikos (as MIME) ]

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