Mim″ic, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Mimicked (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Mimicking.]
1. To imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation.
The walk, the words, the gesture, could supply,
The habit mimic, and the mien belie. Dryden.
2. (Biol.) To assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage.
Syn. — To ape; imitate; counterfeit; mock.