# mimicked

/ˈmɪmɪkt/ (US) · /mˈɪmɪkt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mimicked
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

to copy how someone sounds or moves, often to make people laugh or to learn. You do it by acting just like them.

For teachers: to imitate speech, gestures, or mannerisms closely, often for humour, mockery, or learning. Often implies deliberate, close copying rather than loose similarity.

## Examples

- During training the new assistant mimicked the manager's calm tone with customers.
- The parrot mimicked the doorbell so accurately that visitors waited outside for an answer.

## Synonyms

imitate, copy, ape

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

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