mime

Meanings

• noun

  An artistic form of expression in which one performs actions and makes facial expressions to represent objects, situations, or emotions, without speaking.

  - "The mime on the street corner entertained the crowd with his exaggerated gestures."
  - "She gave a moving performance as a starving artist in the mime show."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mime
time , dime , prime , crime

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Variants

List of all variants of mime that leads to same result
mime , mimes , mimed , mimer , mimers , miming , MIME

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Etymology

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From the French word 'mimer', meaning 'to imitate'.

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Trivia

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1. The famous French mime Marcel Marceau popularized the art form in the 20th century.

2. Mime was used in ancient Greece and Rome as a form of punishment for actors who spoke during a performance.

3. Mime can be performed solo or with a group, and can include the use of props and music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Silent Comedy: A genre of comedy that relies heavily on visual humor and physical comedy, similar to mime.

2. Street Performance: A type of mime performance that takes place in public spaces, often for entertainment and to collect donations.

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Culture

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Mime is a visual art form that has been used for centuries to tell stories and convey emotions without the use of words. It originated in ancient Greece and Rome, and gained popularity during the Renaissance period. Mime was also commonly used in the circus and on the streets as a form of entertainment.

How to Memorize "mime"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making exaggerated gestures to represent an object or action.
   - Imagine a mime pretending to be a tree or a bird.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mime' with the image of a person performing exaggerated gestures.
   - Think of a silent movie when you hear the word 'mime'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'mime' starts with the same letter as 'make believe'.
   - Think of the word 'mime' as short for 'mimic'.

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