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mime

/mɪm/ noun · British & US
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What does mime mean?

noun

A performer who conveys emotions and tells a story through gestures and facial expressions without speaking, or a person who imitates or exaggerates actions or expressions for comedic effect.

Example

"The mime artist used his body language to convey the emotions of the character in the play."

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