maɪm n. & v. --n. 1
the theatrical technique of suggesting
action,
character, etc. by
gesture and expression without using words. 2 a theatrical
performance using
this technique. 3 Gk &
Rom. Antiq. a
simple farcical drama including
mimicry. 4 (also mime artist) a
practitioner of mime. --v. 1 tr. (also absol.)
convey (an
idea or emotion) by gesture without words. 2 intr. (often foll. by to) (of singers etc.)
mouth the words of a
song etc.
along with a
soundtrack (mime to a record). øømimer n. [L mimus f. Gk mimos]