mimic
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verb, to imitate (a person, a manner, etc), esp for satirical effect; ape
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mimic
- 1) verb, to imitate (a person, a manner, etc), esp for satirical effect; ape
- 2) verb, to take on the appearance of; resemble closely
- 3) verb, to copy closely or in a servile manner
- 4) noun, a person or an animal, such as a parrot, that is clever at mimicking
- 5) noun, an animal that displays mimicry
- 6) adjective, of, relating to, or using mimicry; imitative
- 7) adjective, simulated, make-believe, or mock
Etymology
C16: from Latin mīmicus, from Greek mimikos, from mimos mime
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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Synonyms
impressionist, copycat, imitate, do (informal), take off (informal), ape, parody, caricature, impersonate, resemble, mirror, echo, simulate, informal parrot
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