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   Mim·ic

   /ˈmimik/

   

   verb

   • 1. imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule: "she mimicked Eileen's voice" Similar imitatecopyimpersonatedo an impression oftake offdo an impersonation ofdoapecaricaturemockmake fun ofparodysatirizelampoonburlesquetravestyinformal:send upspoofarchaic:monkey
   • ▪ (of an animal or plant) resemble or imitate (another animal or plant) to deter predators or for camouflage: "wild potatoes mimic an aphid alarm signal" Similar resemblelook likehave/take on the appearance ofsimulatemirrorechoinformal:make like
   • ▪ (of a drug) replicate the physiological effects of (another substance): "the drug ephedrine mimics noradrenaline"
   • ▪ (of a disease) exhibit symptoms that bear a deceptive resemblance to those of (another disease): "bacterial meningitis can present with acute disturbance of behavior which may closely mimic substance abuse"

   noun

   • 1. a person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way: "he has great ability as a mimic"
   • ▪ an animal or plant that exhibits mimicry: "how did these insects evolve to become such perfect mimics?"

   adjective

   • 1. imitative of something, especially for amusement: "they were waging mimic war"

   Word Origin late 16th century (as noun and adjective): via Latin from Greek mimikos, from mimos ‘mime’.

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   Jul 1, 2012 · The meaning of MIMIC is mime. How to use mimic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Mimic.

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   What does mimic mean?

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   Where did the word mimic come from?

   • Origin mimic1 (1500-1600) mimic “copying” ((16-21 centuries)), from Latin mimicus, from Greek, from mimos; → MIME1 mimic meaning, definition, what is mimic: to copy the way someone speaks or behave...: Learn more.

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   What is a mimic animal?

   • Related topics: Animals mimic2 noun [countable] a person or animal that is good at copying the movements, sound, or appearance of someone or something else → impressionist, impersonator Examples from the Corpus mimic • Some species of birds have developed the ability to distinguish between model and mimic and will feed on the imposters.

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   Why do people mimic people?

   • Usually when you mimic someone, you imitate them in order to make fun of them. Performers mimic famous people to get laughs, but ordinary people mimic others when they are angry at them. Who hasn't mimicked parents or a boss who has said no one too many times?! "Mimic."

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   MIMIC definition: 1. to copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks and moves, usually in order to make…. Learn more.

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   Mimic definition: to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively.. See examples of MIMIC used in a sentence.

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   A mimic is someone who is good at imitating others. A gifted mimic might be able to imitate one president after another just by minimally changing facial expression and manner of speaking.

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   1. to imitate (a person, a manner, etc), esp for satirical effect; ape. known mainly for his ability to mimic other singers. 2. to take on the appearance of; resemble closely. certain flies mimic wasps. 3. to copy closely or in a servile manner. noun.

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    mimic meaning, definition, what is mimic: to copy the way someone speaks or behave...: Learn more.