mime

(mīm)

1. a. A form of ancient Greek and Roman theatrical entertainment in which familiar characters and situations were farcically portrayed on stage, often with coarse dialogue and ludicrous actions.
   b. A performance of or dialogue for such an entertainment.
   c. A performer in a mime.
2. A modern performer who specializes in comic mimicry.
3. a. The art of portraying characters and acting out situations or a narrative by gestures and body movement without the use of words; pantomime.
   b. A performance of pantomime.
   c. An actor or actress skilled in pantomime.

1. To ridicule by imitation; mimic.
2. To act out with gestures and body movement.

1. To act as a mimic.
2. To portray characters and situations by gesture and body movement.

Related Forms:

• mimˈer noun

(mīm)