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mimic

[/ˈmɪmɪk/]
verb/nounpl: mimics
imitar
1. (verb) to copy or imitate someone's actions, speech, or mannerisms, often for entertainment or mockery
The child mimics his father's walking style.
A criança imita o estilo de caminhar de seu pai.
2. (verb) to resemble or simulate something closely
The robot's movements mimic human behavior.
Os movimentos do robô imitam o comportamento humano.
3. (noun) a person who imitates or copies others, especially as an entertainer
He is a talented mimic who can imitate any accent.
Ele é um imitador talentoso que consegue imitar qualquer sotaque.
4. (adjective) relating to or characterized by imitation
The mimic flowers attract pollinators through deceptive mimicry.
As flores miméticas atraem polinizadores através de mimetismo enganoso.
NYC Slang
mock/bite someone's style
Synonyms
imitatecopyemulateapeparrotimpersonate
Antonyms
originatecreateinnovate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imitar
most common usage
São Paulo
imitar/macaquear
macaquear is colloquial for mocking imitation
Rio de Janeiro
imitar/zoar
zoar is slang for mocking imitation
Portugal
imitar/mimar
mimar also used for pantomime or gesture-based imitation

Related Idioms & Phrases

mimic someone to the letter - imitar alguém à risca
a gift for mimicry - um dom para imitação
mimic nature - imitar a natureza
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