mimer

MIME  (mm)

n. Computer Science

A communications protocol that allows for the transmission of data in many forms, such as audio, binary, or video.

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[M(ultipurpose) I(nternet) M(ail) E(xtensions).]

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mime  (mm)

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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[Latin mmus, from Greek mmos.]

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mimer n.

Thesaurus

Noun

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mimer - an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression mime, mummer, pantomimer, pantomimist actor, histrion, thespian, role player, player - a theatrical performer