mime

noun

UK/maɪm/
US/maɪm/

Definitions of mime noun

  1. Uncountable

    The art of conveying emotions, actions, or stories through physical movements, gestures, and facial expressions, without the use of speech.

    • The opening scene was presented as a mime performance.

    • The performance combines dance and mime.

    • They presented a story about friendship through mime.

  2. Countable

    A short theatrical performance without dialogue.

    • This mime was performed several times during the festival.

    • The children enjoyed watching the humorous mime.

    • The mime's strength lies in its skillful physical movements and facial expressions.

verb

UK/maɪm/
US/maɪm/

Definitions of mime verb

  1. TransitiveIntransitive

    To perform or convey a story through mime.

    • He chose to mime the character's role.

    • The actors vividly portrayed everyday scenes by miming them.

    • They tried to express complex emotions through mime performance.

  2. TransitiveIntransitive

    To simulate singing, playing an instrument, or speaking without producing any sound, often in sync with a recording.

    • Many pop singers on television just mime to pre-recorded songs.

    • She practiced miming in front of the mirror, pretending to be a star.

    • During the shoot, the actor had to mime to the background music.