Mimic Common

Mimic has 6 different meanings across 3 categories:

Definitions

Noun

someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

"The famous comedian once worked as a mimic for several years, perfecting the voices and mannerisms of his favorite film stars."

mimic mimicker

A person who practices mimicry, or mime.

"The street performer asked the crowd if anyone wanted to see him in his old days as a professional mimic before he started doing comedy."

Verb

imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect

"The actor mimicked the President very accurately"

mimic mime

To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.

"The comedian's act consisted of mimicking his boss's voice so poorly that everyone had to laugh at how ridiculous he sounded."

Adjective

constituting an imitation

"the mimic warfare of the opera stage"

mimic

Pertaining to mimicry; imitative.

"The parrot's ability to mimic human speech perfectly amazed everyone at the market."