Mimic: meaning, definitions and examples

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mimic

 

[ หˆmษชmษชk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

imitate

To mimic means to imitate or copy someone's actions, words, or mannerisms in order to entertain or mock. Mimicking is often done for comedic effect or to make fun of someone in a lighthearted manner.

Examples of usage

  • She could mimic the teacher's voice perfectly.
  • He was mimicking the way his boss walks.
  • The comedian is known for mimicking famous celebrities.
  • They were mimicking each other's accents.
  • synonyms: imitate, copy, emulate, parody, mock

Translations

Translations of the word "mimic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเค•เคฒ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachahmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meniru

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัะปั–ะดัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naล›ladowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใพใญใ‚‹ (maneru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imiter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taklit etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰๋‚ด ๋‚ด๋‹ค (hyungnae neda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ู„ูŠุฏ (taqlid)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ napodobovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ napodobลˆovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจกไปฟ (mรณfวŽng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posnemati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญkja eftir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปั–ะบั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒแƒ แƒ” (gaimeore)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™qlid etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ imitar

Etymology

The word 'mimic' originated from the Latin word 'mimicus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'mimos' meaning 'imitator' or 'actor'. The concept of mimicry has been present in various cultures throughout history, with performers imitating others for entertainment purposes. In modern usage, 'mimic' is commonly used to describe the act of imitating someone or something.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,871, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.