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) ]