mime

noun
UK: /maɪm/
US: /maɪm/

  1. A performer who uses gestures and facial expressions without speaking to act out a scene or convey a message.

    1. The mime showed us a story about fishing.
    2. The skilled mime captivated the audience with his expressive performance.

  2. The art or technique of using gestures and facial expressions to communicate without speaking.

    1. I watched the mime show at the park today.
    2. She studied mime to improve her nonverbal communication skills.

Synonyms

mock imitate pantomime copy gesture
mime verb

  1. To act out a scene or convey a message using gestures and facial expressions without speaking.

    1. He can mime different animals so well.
    2. The actor had to mime the actions because the microphone wasn't working.

  2. To imitate someone or something, especially in a humorous way.

    1. The children like to mime their teacher.
    2. The comedian mimed the politician's mannerisms to great effect.
mime adjective

  1. Performed or expressed using only gestures and facial expressions, without speaking.

    1. She gave a mime performance for us.
    2. The mime artist's presentation was very creative and fun to watch.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mime" in English means: A performer who uses gestures and facial expressions without speaking to act out a scene or convey a message., The art or technique of using gestures and facial expressions to communicate without speaking..

The phonetic transcription of "mime" is /maɪm/ in British English and /maɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mime": mock, imitate, pantomime, copy, gesture.

Example usage of "mime": "The mime showed us a story about fishing.". More examples on the page.