mimer

Definition of Mimer in English :

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Noun

1. mime, mimer, mummer, pantomimer, pantomimist

an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Mimer

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noun

1.

the theatrical technique of expressing an idea or mood or portraying a character entirely by gesture and bodily movement without the use of words

2. Also called: mime artist

a performer specializing in such a technique, esp a comic actor

3.

a dramatic presentation using such a technique

4. (in the classical theatre)

a.

a comic performance depending for effect largely on exaggerated gesture and physical action

b.

an actor in such a performance

verb

5.

to express (an idea) in actions or gestures without speech

6.

(of singers or musicians) to perform as if singing (a song) or playing (a piece of music) that is actually prerecorded

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Mimer

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noun

1.

an ancient Greek or Roman farce, in which people and events were mimicked and burlesqued

2.

the representation of an action, character, mood, etc. by means of gestures and actions rather than words

3.

an actor who performs in mimes; specif., a mimic or pantomimist

verb transitiveWord forms: mimed or ˈmiming

4.

to imitate, mimic, or act out as a mime

verb intransitive

5.

to act as a mime; play a part with gestures and actions, but usually without words

Mimer

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n.

1.

a. A form of ancient Greek and Roman theatrical entertainment in which familiar characters and situations were farcically portrayed on stage, often with coarse dialogue and ludicrous actions.

b. A performance of or dialogue for such an entertainment.

c. A performer in a mime.

2. A modern performer who specializes in comic mimicry.

3.

a. The art of portraying characters and acting out situations or a narrative by gestures and body movement without the use of words; pantomime.

b. A performance of pantomime.

c. An actor or actress skilled in pantomime.

v. mimed, mim·ing, mimes

v.tr.

1. To ridicule by imitation; mimic.

2. To act out with gestures and body movement.

v.intr.

1. To act as a mimic.

2. To portray characters and situations by gesture and body movement.

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