Mimicking: meaning, definitions and examples

copying behavior

Imitating someone's actions, speech, or mannerisms in order to entertain or mock them. Mimicking can be used as a form of flattery, comedy, or ridicule. It involves reproducing someone else's behavior in a way that is similar or identical to the original.

ape, copy, imitate, mock.

Examples of usage

• He was mimicking the teacher's accent during class.

• She enjoys mimicking famous actors in her comedy sketches.

• The parrot was mimicking the sounds it heard in the house.

• They were mimicking each other's gestures and expressions.

• The comedian is known for his talent in mimicking various celebrities.

• The children were mimicking the dance moves they saw on TV.

• The software can mimic human speech patterns with remarkable accuracy.