Mimic — Defs

01 a. Imitative; mimetic.

1.
Imitative; mimetic.
“Oft, in her absence, mimic fancy wakes To imitate her.” — Milton.

“Man is, of all creatures, the most mimical.” — W. Wotton.
2.
Consisting of, or formed by, imitation; imitated; as, mimic gestures.
3.
Imitative; characterized by resemblance to other forms; -- applied to crystals which by twinning resemble simple forms of a higher grade of symmetry.(Min.)

Phrases & compounds

Mimic beetle — a beetle that feigns death when disturbed, esp. the species of Hister and allied genera.

02 n. One who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon.

1.
One who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon.

03 v. t. To imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation.

imp. & p. p. Mimicked; p. pr. & vb. n. Mimicking

1.
To imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation.
“The walk, the words, the gesture, could supply, The habit mimic, and the mien belie.” — Dryden.
2.
To assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage.(Biol.)

Syn. To ape; imitate; counterfeit; mock.