Mime

/maɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A theatrical performance in which gestures, facial expressions, and movements convey meaning without the use of speech.

The mime captivated the audience with his expressive performance, conveying a whole story without uttering a single word.

An artist who performs in this style.

The mime in the park drew a crowd as he acted out a series of humorous scenes.

verb

To convey meaning or represent something through gestures and movements, without speech.

She had to mime playing the piano when the music was unavailable.

To imitate someone or something, often in a humorous way.

He tried to mime the actions of the clumsy character from the movie for his friends.

From the Greek 'mīmēma', meaning 'that which is imitated'.

silent mime

A performer who uses gestures and expressions without speaking.

mime artist

An individual who specializes in performing mime.

mime show

A theatrical performance that showcases mime acts.

pantomime

A form of musical comedy dramatic entertainment based on a fairy tale or nursery tale.

mimic

To imitate someone's mannerisms or behavior.

improv

Short for improvisation, a form of live theater where most or all of what is performed is created spontaneously by the performers.