MIME (m?m)n. Computers A communications protocol that allows for the transmission of data in many forms, such as audio, binary, or video.[M(ultipurpose) I(nternet) M(ail) E(xtensions).]mime (m?m)n.1. a. A form of ancient Greek and Roman theatrical entertainment in which familiar characters and situations were farcically portrayed on stage, often with coarse dialogue and ludicrous actions.b. A performance of or dialogue for such an entertainment.c. A performer in a mime.2. A modern performer who specializes in comic mimicry.3. a. The art of portraying characters and acting out situations or a narrative by gestures and body movement without the use of words; pantomime.b. A performance of pantomime.c. An actor or actress skilled in pantomime.v. mimed, mim·ing, mimes v.tr.1. To ridicule by imitation; mimic.2. To act out with gestures and body movement.v.intr.1. To act as a mimic.2. To portray characters and situations by gesture and body movement.[Latin m?mus, from Greek m?mos.]mim?er n.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.mime (ma?m) n1. (Theatre) the theatrical technique of expressing an idea or mood or portraying a character entirely by gesture and bodily movement without the use of words2. (Theatre) Also called: mime artist a performer specializing in such a technique, esp a comic actor3. (Theatre) a dramatic presentation using such a technique4. (Theatre) (in the classical theatre)a. a comic performance depending for effect largely on exaggerated gesture and physical actionb. an actor in such a performancevb5. to express (an idea) in actions or gestures without speech6. (Music, other) (of singers or musicians) to perform as if singing (a song) or playing (a piece of music) that is actually prerecorded[Old English m?ma, from Latin m?mus mimic actor, from Greek mimos imitator] ?mimer nMIME abbreviation for (Computer Science) multipurpose internet mail extensions Collins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014mime (ma?m, mim) n., v. mimed, mim?ing. n. 1. the art or technique of portraying a character, mood, idea, or narration by gestures and body movements; pantomime. 2. an actor who specializes in this art. 3. a. (in ancient Greece and Rome) a farcical, often licentious type of popular drama. b. a performer in such entertainment. 4. mimic (def. 4). 5. a jester, clown, or comedian. v.t. 6. to mimic. 7. to act in mime. v.i. 8. to play a part by mime or mimicry. [1610?20;