1. mimic - Noun
2. mimic - Adjective
3. mimic - Verb
4. mimic - Adjective Satellite
Alt. of Mimical
One who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon.
To imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation.
To assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage.
Source: Webster's dictionaryCunning... is but the low mimic of wisdom. Plato
Cunning is only the mimic of discretion, and may pass upon weak men in the same manner as vivacity is often mistaken for wit, and gravity for wisdom. Joseph Addison
Man is a mimic animal, happiest acting a part, needing a mask to tell the truth. Subhash Kak
Gay unions, what is that about? I haven't been invited to any ceremonies, and I wouldn't go anyway. The idea that gay people have to mimic what obviously doesn't work for straight people any more... I think is a bit tragic. I am looking forward to gay divorces. Boy George
Human intelligence is a reflection of the intelligence that produces everything. In knowing, we are simply extending the intelligence that comes to and constitutes us. We mimic the mind of God, so to speak. Or better, we continue and extend it. Huston Smith
The crow wanted to mimic the pigeon's walk and forgot his own. Algerian Proverb