Meaning & Definition of Mime in English
English⟶
Mime
/maɪm/
noun
1. An actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
synonym:
- mime,
- mimer,
- mummer,
- pantomimer,
- pantomimist
2. A performance using gestures and body movements without words
synonym:
- mime,
- pantomime,
- dumb show
verb
1. Imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect
- "The actor mimicked the president very accurately"
synonym:
- mimic,
- mime
2. Act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
- "The acting students mimed eating an apple"
synonym:
- mime,
- pantomime