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Word: Mime
Speech Type: Noun
early 17th century (also in the sense ‘mimic or jester’): from Latin mimus, from Greek mimos
mʌɪm
the theatrical technique of suggesting action, character, or emotion without words, using only gesture, expression, and movement
Short Definition:expression of character etc. without words
Examples:- mime is part of our cultural heritage
(in ancient Greece and Rome) a simple farcical drama including mimicry
Short Definition:farcical ancient Greek or Roman drama
Examples:- the Dorian mimes first began to lay the foundations of the theatre
Word: Mime
Speech Type: Verb
mʌɪm
use only gesture and movement to act out (a play or role)
Short Definition:use mime to act out
Examples:- a mimed play
- they've even mimed in a restaurant hall
pretend to sing or play an instrument as a recording is being played
Short Definition:pretend to sing or play instrument
Examples:- singers on television often mime to pre-recorded tape tracks
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