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    mimic
    /ˈmɪmɪk/

    verb

    • 1. imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule: "she mimicked Eileen's pedantic voice" Similar imitatecopyimpersonatedo an impression of

    noun

    • 1. a person skilled in imitating the voice or actions of others in an entertaining way: "he has great ability as a mimic"

    adjective

    • 1. imitative of something: "they were waging mimic war"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of mimic in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    to copy the way someone speaks and moves, esp. in order to amuse or insult people: She was mimicking the various people in our office. To mimic is also to have the same or similar effect as something else: This substance mimics calcium and can replace it in bones. mimic. noun [ C ] us. / ˈmɪm·ɪk / He was a fine mimic. mimicry. noun [ U ] us.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mimicMimic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 1, 2012 · The meaning of MIMIC is mime. How to use mimic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Mimic.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › mimicMIMIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adjective imitating or copying something, often on a smaller scale: a mimic battle. Synonyms: mock apt at or given to imitating; imitative; simulative. mimic / ˈmɪmɪk /

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMIMIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. to imitate (a person, a manner, etc), esp for satirical effect; ape. known mainly for his ability to mimic other singers. 2. to take on the appearance of; resemble closely. certain flies mimic wasps. 3. to copy closely or in a servile manner. noun.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMIMIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    MIMIC meaning: 1. to copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves, usually in order to make…. Learn more.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mimicMimic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A mimic is someone who is good at imitating others. A gifted mimic might be able to imitate one president after another just by minimally changing facial expression and manner of speaking.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of mimic – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    MIMIC definition: 1. to copy the way someone talks and behaves, usually to make people laugh: 2. to have the same…. Learn more.

  9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › mimicmimic | meaning of mimic in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    mimic meaning, definition, what is mimic: to copy the way someone speaks or behave...: Learn more.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmimic verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    mimic something (specialist or formal) to look or behave like something else synonym imitate. The robot was programmed to mimic a series of human movements. Scientists have created a vaccine that mimics the virus. The computer model is able to mimic very closely the actions of a golfer. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMIMIC - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    1. If you mimic the actions or voice of a person or animal, you imitate them, usually in a way that is meant to be amusing or entertaining. [...] 2. If someone or something mimics another person or thing, they try to be like them. [...] 3. A mimic is a person who is able to mimic people or animals. [...] More. Conjugations of 'mimic'