Mimic/ˈmɪmɪk/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Mockery Implication Using 'mimic' may suggest mocking someone, but it can be non-malicious too. The comedian mimicked politicians just for laughs, not to offend. Pro Tip 2/3Observational Skill 'Mimic' implies a good observation of the thing being copied. She mimicked his handwriting so well, it was almost indistinguishable. Pro Tip 3/3Learning Tool Mimicking can be a method to learn a language or skill by imitating experts. To learn English, he would mimic native speakers' pronunciation.