mimes

noun

a performance using gestures and body movements without words

an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression

verb

act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only

imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect

Roots

mimosmim- · Greek · imitator, mime

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