1. copying or imitating someone’s speech, behavior, or appearance, often for entertainment or mockery
Usage: present participle of ‘mimic’
2. reproducing the characteristics or effects of something else
Usage: often used in scientific or technical contexts

1. the act of copying or imitating someone or something
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The child was mimicking her teacher’s voice perfectly.
• He spent hours mimicking famous movie stars for his comedy routine.
• The new material is mimicking the properties of natural silk.
• Scientists are mimicking bird flight to improve aircraft design.
• Her mimicking of the principal made everyone laugh.
• The robot’s mimicking of human movements was remarkably accurate.
• Stop mimicking everything I say!