mime

Example Sentences

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Littler then proceeded to miss two more match darts of his own, and then made a 'cry-baby' mime to the crowd.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

She recalled how he enjoyed comedy and music, particularly David Bowie, whose songs he would mime along to.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

So then, if this is Percy and this is Stack, what they would do is he would go get changed, be Smoke, and we would kind of mime the scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Maybe that mime on the beach who nearly drowned.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2024

To my annoyance, all he did was mime laughter, all theatrical and quiet.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline