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.
Derivatives:
pantomimic adj.
Etymology: F pantomime or L pantomimus f. Gk pantomimos (as PANTO-, MIME)