mimicry

noun
UK: /ˈmɪmɪkri/
US: /ˈmɪmɪkri/

  1. The act of copying the way someone or something looks, sounds, or behaves, especially to entertain.

    1. His mimicry of the teacher made all the students laugh a lot.
    2. The comedian’s mimicry of famous politicians was the highlight of the show.

  2. A close resemblance of an animal or plant to another object, animal, or plant for protection or camouflage.

    1. The butterfly uses mimicry to look like a poisonous species.
    2. Certain insects use mimicry as a defense mechanism against predators to survive.

Synonyms

imitation mockery resemblance simulation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mimicry" in English means: The act of copying the way someone or something looks, sounds, or behaves, especially to entertain., A close resemblance of an animal or plant to another object, animal, or plant for protection or camouflage..

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

Synonyms for "mimicry": imitation, mockery, resemblance, simulation.

Example usage of "mimicry": "His mimicry of the teacher made all the students laugh a lot.". More examples on the page.