Mimic Meaning in English
word
ˈmɪmɪk
MIM-ik
mˈɪmɪk
MIM-ik
Definition
To copy the way someone speaks, moves, or behaves, often to be funny or to imitate closely.
Usage & Nuances
"Mimic" is usually more playful or humorous than "imitate". Often used for people or animals copying voices or gestures. Can be a verb or noun. Common in phrases like "mimic someone's accent" or "mimic behavior". Not as formal as "emulate".
Spanish: imitar - copiarPortuguese (BR): imitar - copiarPortuguese (PT): imitar - copiarChinese (Simplified): 模仿 - 仿效Chinese (Traditional): 模仿 - 仿效Hindi: नकल करना - अनुकरण करनाArabic: يُقَلِّد - يُحاكيBengali: নকল করা - অনুকরণ করাRussian: подражать - копировать (поведение, речь)Japanese: まねる - 模倣するVietnamese: bắt chước - làm theoKorean: 흉내 내다 - 모방하다Turkish: taklit etmekUrdu: نقل کرنا - نقل اُتارناIndonesian: meniru - menirukan
Example Sentences
Can you mimic the sound of a cat?
basic
She likes to mimic her teacher's accent.
basic
The parrot can mimic words it hears.
basic
Kids love to mimic their favorite cartoon characters.
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He was trying to mimic his boss to make everyone laugh.
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It's not easy to mimic someone's handwriting so perfectly.
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