mime Definition

mime
noun

1. The theatrical art of conveying meaning without words through gesture, movement and facial expression.

Thesaurus: mockery, imitation, caricature, mimicry, parody, pantomime, dumb show.
2. A play or dramatic sequence performed in this way.
3. An actor who practises this art.

Thesaurus: mimic, imitator, impersonator, comedian, actor.
Form: mime artist
4. historical
In ancient Greek and Roman theatre: a farcical play with dialogue making great use of gesture and facial expression.

verb, tr & intr mimed, miming

1. To act or express (feelings, etc) without words through gesture, movement and facial expression.

Thesaurus: impersonate, mimic, parody, imitate, pretend, act out, represent, simulate.
2. To mouth the words to a song in time with a recording, giving the illusion of singing.

Derivative: mimer
noun

Etymology: 17c: from Latin mimus, from Greek mimos imitator.