PANTOMIME


Meaning of PANTOMIME in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpæntəmaɪm ]

n. 1 Brit. a theatrical entertainment based on a fairy tale, with music, topical jokes, etc., usu. produced about Christmas. 2 the use of gestures and facial expression to convey meaning, esp. in drama and dance. 3 colloq. an absurd or outrageous piece of behaviour. øøpantomimic adj. [F pantomime or L pantomimus f. Gk pantomimos (as PANTO-, MIME)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.