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pantomiming

pan·to·mime
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pan-tuh-mahym]
    • /ˈpæn təˌmaɪm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pan-tuh-mahym]
    • /ˈpæn təˌmaɪm/

Definitions of pantomiming word

  • noun pantomiming the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gestures without speech. 1
  • noun pantomiming a play or entertainment in which the performers express themselves mutely by gestures, often to the accompaniment of music. 1
  • noun pantomiming significant gesture without speech. 1
  • noun pantomiming an actor in dumb show, as in ancient Rome. 1
  • noun pantomiming Also called Christmas pantomime. a form of theatrical spectacle common in England during the Christmas season, generally adapted from a fairy tale and including stock character types who perform songs and dances, tell jokes, etc. 1
  • verb with object pantomiming to represent or express in pantomime. 1

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Origin of pantomiming

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; earlier pantomimus < Latin < Greek pantómīmos. See panto-, mime

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Parts of speech for Pantomiming

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pantomiming popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% 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.

pantomiming usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with pantomiming

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