Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mimicking

verb
/ˈmɪmɪkɪŋ/
Definition
Mimicking means imitating someone or something, often in a way that highlights particular characteristics or features.
Examples
  • She was mimicking the way her teacher spoke to make her friends laugh.
  • He spent hours mimicking the sound of different animals.
  • The child is mimicking his older brother’s actions as a way to learn.
Meaning
To mimic is to copy the behavior, speech, or mannerisms of someone else, often for entertainment or to analyze behavior.
Synonyms
  • imitating
  • copying
  • echoing