6/15/2025, 7:13:39 AM
Definition of Mimic
Mimic
Mim·ic
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To imitate or copy the actions, speech, or behavior of someone or something.
e.g. The comedian's mimic of the president's voice was spot on.
(noun)
someone who imitates or mocks the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining manner;
e.g. Her ability as a mimic enabled her to copy Dory's voice just perfectly.
(verb)
to imitate or mock someone or their actions to ridicule or entertain;
e.g. She mimicked her sister's voice.
(verb)
(of a plant or organism) to resemble or imitate another to ward off predators or to camouflage;
e.g. The non-poisonous frog mimics the poisonous frog of the same genus to protect itself.
(verb)
(of a drug) to replicate the physiological effects of another drug;
e.g. Some chemicals are able to mimic the effects of hormones.
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