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mimicker

mim·ic
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mim-ik]
    • /ˈmɪm ɪk/
    • /ˈmɪmɪkə /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mim-ik]
    • /ˈmɪm ɪk/

Definitions of mimicker word

  • verb with object mimicker to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively. 1
  • verb with object mimicker to imitate in a servile or unthinking way; ape. 1
  • verb with object mimicker to be an imitation of; simulate; resemble closely. 1
  • noun mimicker a person who mimics, especially a performer skilled in mimicking others. 1
  • noun mimicker a copy or imitation of something. 1
  • noun mimicker a performer in a mime. 1

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Origin of mimicker

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin mīmicus < Greek mīmikós. See mime, -ic

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Parts of speech for Mimicker

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mimicker popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

mimicker usage trend in Literature

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