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Pantomime Definition & Meaning

pantomime
noun
  1. a performance using gestures and body movements without words
verb
  1. act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only; "The acting students mimed eating an apple"

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Frequently asked questions

What does pantomime mean?
a performance using gestures and body movements without words act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only; "The acting students mimed eating an apple"
What part of speech is pantomime?
Pantomime is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does pantomime have?
Pantomime has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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