Mimic
/ˈmɪ.mɪk/noun
To imitate someone or something, often for entertainment or to create a likeness.
Did you know?The word 'mimic' originates from the ancient Greek word for 'imitator', connecting it to the arts of performance and deception, where actors channel other beings.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μίμος (mimos)
“An imitator or actor, one who performs or mimics.”
Latin
Latin
mimicus
“Pertaining to imitation or mimicry.”
Old French
Old French
mimique
“Imitative, related to an actor or mimic.”
15th Century
Middle English
mimyk
“To imitate, perform, or represent in a playful or mocking manner.”
Modern English
English
mimic
“To imitate someone or something, especially in a humorous way.”