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Meaning of the word mime in English

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mime

US /maɪm/
UK /maɪm/
"mime" picture

Noun

1.

theatrical technique of expressing ideas and emotions without words by means of gesture and bodily movements

Example:
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The artist performed a beautiful mime, captivating the audience with his silent story.
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She studied mime for many years to perfect her craft.
Synonym:
pantomimedumb showgesticulation
2.

a performer who specializes in mime

Example:
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The street mime entertained passersby with his invisible box act.
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Marcel Marceau was a famous French mime.
Synonym:
pantomimistactorperformer

Verb

1.

to express (an idea or emotion) by means of gesture and bodily movements alone

Example:
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He tried to mime the action of pulling a rope to his friend.
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The children would often mime their favorite animal sounds.
Synonym:
pantomimeact outimitatesimulate
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