mime
IPA: mˈaɪm
noun
- A form of acting without words; pantomime.
- A pantomime actor.
- A classical theatrical entertainment in the form of farce.
- A performer of such a farce.
- A person who mimics others in a comical manner.
- Any of various papilionid butterflies of the genus Chilasa or Papilio, that mimic other species in appearance.
- A unit of imitation in the theory of symbiosism.
- (networking) Acronym of Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions, (an Internet standard that extends the formatting and content capabilities of email)
verb
- To mimic.
- (intransitive) To act without words.
- To represent an action or object through gesture, without the use of sound.
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Examples of "mime" in Sentences
- The street performer captivated the crowd with his engaging mime routine
- The silent mime expertly conveyed emotions and actions without uttering a single word
- Children were delighted by the funny antics of the playful mime in the park
- The mime artist used elaborate gestures and exaggerated movements to tell a whimsical story
- The actor honed his physical comedy skills by studying the techniques of a famous mime
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