NYT Dictionary

MIMICKING

/mˈɪmɪkɪŋ/
NounVerbMIM-ick-ingmim-ick-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

gerund of mimic: mimicry; (countable) an instance of this.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English mimic Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English mimicking From mimic + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mimicmimeaccordanceactingagreementallianceanalogyapproachapproximationassimilation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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