Mimics Meaning in English
word · lemma: mimic
ˈmɪmɪks
MIM-iks
mˈɪmɪks
MIM-iks
Definition
Copies the way someone behaves, speaks, or looks, often to be funny or to imitate closely. It can also mean resembling something else in appearance or effect.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; commonly used for people ("He mimics his teacher") or animals/things that closely resemble something else. Often relates to voices, gestures, or behaviors. Not the same as 'mock', which implies making fun more strongly.
Spanish: imitaPortuguese (BR): imitaPortuguese (PT): imitaChinese (Simplified): 模仿Chinese (Traditional): 模仿Hindi: नकल करता हैArabic: يُقَلِّدBengali: অনুকরণ করে - নকল করেRussian: подражает - имитируетJapanese: 真似する - 模倣するVietnamese: bắt chước - mô phỏngKorean: 흉내내다 - 모방하다Turkish: taklit eder - taklitini yaparUrdu: نقل کرتا ہے - نقل اتارتا ہےIndonesian: meniru - menirukan
Example Sentences
The parrot mimics human speech.
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She mimics her sister’s dance moves.
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The robot mimics human actions.
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He always mimics our teacher’s voice to make us laugh.
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This app mimics real conversations so you can practice speaking.
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It’s funny how her cat mimics her every move.
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