MIMIC | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Mimic

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 16th century (as noun and adjective): via Latin from Greek mimikos, from mimos ‘mime’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmɪmɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule

Short Definition:

imitate in order to entertain or ridicule

Examples:
  • she mimicked Eileen's pedantic voice

Word: Mimic

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmɪmɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a person skilled in imitating the voice or actions of others in an entertaining way

Short Definition:

person skilled in mimicking others

Examples:
  • he has great ability as a mimic

Word: Mimic

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmɪmɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

imitative of something

Short Definition:

imitative of something

Examples:
  • they were waging mimic war

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