mime meaning and definition

MIME noun

Definition of mime (noun)

1. an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
   • synonyms: mimer, mummer, pantomimer, pantomimist
2. a performance using gestures and body movements without words
   • synonyms: dumb show, pantomime

MIME verb

Definition of mime (verb)

1. imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect
   • "The actor mimicked the President very accurately"
   • synonyms: mimic
2. act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
   • "The acting students mimed eating an apple"
   • synonyms: pantomime