Mime

Pronunciation

• IPA: /maɪm/
• Rhymes: -aɪm

Origin

Via Latin mimus, from Ancient Greek μῖμος (mimos, "imitator, actor").

Full definition of mime

Noun

1. A form of acting without words; pantomime
2. A pantomime actor
3. A classical theatrical entertainment in the form of farce
4. A performer of such a farce
5. A person who mimics others in a comical manner

Related terms

• pantomime

Verb

1. To mimic.
2. To act without words.
3. To represent an action or object through gesture, without the use of sound.

Synonyms