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Meaning of mimicking
The primary meaning of the word "mimicking" is to imitate or copy someone or something, often in a humorous or satirical way.
Etymology of mimicking
The word "mimicking" comes from the verb "mimic", which is derived from the Greek word "μιμεῖσθαι" (mimeisthai), meaning "to imitate".
The word has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the act of imitating or copying someone or something.
Synonyms
imitating
copying
emulating
simulating
replicating
reproducing
echoing
mirroring
aping
parroting
mocking
caricaturing
satirizing
lampooning
spoofing
miming
acting
impersonating
masquerading
disguising
pretending
feigning
counterfeiting
forging
faking
simulating
duplicating
Definitions
- To imitate the appearance, speech, or manner of someone or something, often in order to entertain or deceive.
- * To reproduce or copy something, such as a sound, movement, or style, in a way that is similar to the original.
Usage Examples
- The comedian was mimicking the president's speech, exaggerating his mannerisms for comedic effect.
- * The child was mimicking her mother's cooking, trying to make the same dish she had made for dinner the night before.
Antonyms
differing
varying
deviating
diverging
differing
contrasting
clashing
conflicting
disagreeing
contradicting
opposing
resisting
refusing
declining
rejecting
spurning
dissenting
objecting