mimic

/mˈɪmɪk/

/ˈmɪmɪk/

Mimic

someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

synonyms : mimicker

to mimic

MAIN VERB

to copy or mimic the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

synonyms : mime

mimic

constituting an imitation

Examples

1. Mark's pet, a colorful parrot, loves to mimic his laughter.

2. He tried to mimic the singer's voice, hitting the high notes with effort.

3. The parasite is essentially mimicking a clutch of eggs.

4. Female Photuris fireflies mimic the flashes of females from another genus, the Photinus fireflies.