■ verb ( ~s , ~king , ~ked ) imitate in order to entertain or ridicule.
↘(of an animal or plant) take on the appearance of (another animal or plant) in order to deter predators or for camouflage.
↘replicate the effects of.
■ noun
1》 a person skilled in ~king.
2》 an animal or plant that ~s.
Derivatives
~ker noun
Origin
C16: via L. from Gk mimikos , from mimos 'mime'.