pantomime

noun
UK: /ˈpæntəmaɪm/
US: /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

  1. A play, usually for children, based on a fairy tale or folk tale, that includes music and comedy.

    1. We saw a pantomime at Christmas.
    2. The theatre's annual pantomime is always a highlight of the festive season, drawing families from all over the region.

  2. Exaggerated behaviour that is used to express feelings or ideas.

    1. Her anger was expressed through pantomime.
    2. The politician's speech was pure pantomime, full of exaggerated gestures and empty promises.

Synonyms

charade mime farce
pantomime verb

  1. To express or perform something by extravagant and exaggerated mime.

    1. He began to pantomime eating.
    2. The actor tried to pantomime the scene, but the director asked him to be more subtle and realistic.
pantomime adjective

  1. Acting as a pantomime.

    1. The pantomime horse ran through the show.
    2. The pantomime dame, with her outrageous costume and exaggerated mannerisms, stole the show.

  2. Exaggerated.

    1. The director demanded a pantomime performance.
    2. His reaction to the news was almost pantomime, far too dramatic for the relatively minor issue at hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pantomime" in English means: A play, usually for children, based on a fairy tale or folk tale, that includes music and comedy., Exaggerated behaviour that is used to express feelings or ideas..

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

Synonyms for "pantomime": charade, mime, farce.

Example usage of "pantomime": "We saw a pantomime at Christmas.". More examples on the page.