mime
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noun \ˈmīm also ˈmēm\Definition of MIME
1
: an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
2
a : an actor in a mime b : one that practices mime
3
: mimic 2
4
: pantomime 3
See Examples of MIME
- an actor with a gift for mime
- a performance done in mime
- an actor who is a talented mime
Origin of MIME
Latin mimus, from Greek mimos
First Known Use: 1616
Related to MIME
- Synonyms
- mimic, mummer, pantomime, pantomimist
2mime
verbmimedmim·ing
Definition of MIME
intransitive verb
: to act a part with mimic gesture and action usually without words
transitive verb
1
: mimic
2
: to act out in the manner of a mime
— mim·er noun
Examples of MIME
- He mimed playing a guitar.
- She mimed picking up the phone and dialing a number.
First Known Use of MIME
1728
MIME
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