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1mimic
noun mim·ic \ˈmi-mik\
: a person who copies the behavior or speech of other people : a person who mimics other people; also : an animal that naturally looks like something else
Full Definition of MIMIC
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: mime 2
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: one that mimics
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First Known Use of MIMIC
1596
Related to MIMIC
- Synonyms
- imitator, impersonator, impressionist, personator
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2mimic
adjective
Definition of MIMIC
2
: of or relating to mime or mimicry
Origin of MIMIC
Latin mimicus, from Greek mimikos, from mimos mime
First Known Use: 1625
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3mimic
verb
: to copy (someone or someone's behavior or speech) especially for humor
: to create the appearance or effect of (something)
: to naturally look like (something)
mim·icked \-mikt\ mim·ick·ing
Full Definition of MIMIC
transitive verb
1
: to imitate closely : ape
2
: to ridicule by imitation
3
: simulate
4
: to resemble by biological mimicry
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First Known Use of MIMIC
1671
Synonym Discussion of MIMIC
copy, imitate, mimic, ape, mock mean to make something so that it resembles an existing thing. copy suggests duplicating an original as nearly as possible <copied the painting and sold the fake as an original>. imitate suggests following a model or a pattern but may allow for some variation <imitate a poet's style>. mimic implies a close copying (as of voice or mannerism) often for fun, ridicule, or lifelike imitation <pupils mimicking their teacher>. ape may suggest presumptuous, slavish, or inept imitating of a superior original <American fashion designers aped their European colleagues>. mock usually implies imitation with derision <mocking a vain man's pompous manner>.
MIMICKING Defined for Kids
1mimic
noun mim·ic \ˈmi-mik\
Definition of MIMIC for Kids
: a person or animal that imitates something or someone <Parrots can be excellent mimics of human speech.>
2mimic
verb
mim·ickedmim·ick·ing
Definition of MIMIC for Kids
1
: to imitate very closely <She can mimic her favorite actress.>
2
: to make fun of by imitating <Stop mimicking everything I say.>
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