mimics; mimicked; mimicking
1
: to copy (someone or someone's behavior or speech) especially for humor
He can mimic [=imitate] the way his father talks perfectly.
He mimicked her accent.
2
: to create the appearance or effect of (something)
software that can mimic [=simulate] human thought
The lamp mimics natural sunlight.
3
: to naturally look like (something)
a butterfly that mimics a leaf
plural mimics
: a person who copies the behavior or speech of other people : a person who mimics other people
She's a talented mimic.
also
: an animal that naturally looks like something else
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“Mimic.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/mimic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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