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pantomime

pantomime
NounTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb
pl: pantomimespast: pantomimedpp: pantomimeding: pantomiming

This term carries a dual identity depending on the cultural context. In a general global sense, it refers to the art of silent storytelling through exaggerated physical movement, often associated with the white-faced mime. It suggests a bridge of communication when language is absent or forbidden, evoking a sense of visual poetry or desperate improvisation.

In the United Kingdom, the word takes on a very specific, festive connotation. A British pantomime is not silent; it is a loud, chaotic, and highly stylized musical comedy. These productions are characterized by gender-bending roles and audience participation, transforming the word from a description of silence into a symbol of boisterous holiday tradition.

Meanings

Nounpantomime

A theatrical performance using gestures and music without words to convey a story or emotion.

The street performer entertained the crowd with a short pantomime.

Nounpantomime

A traditional British musical comedy stage production, typically performed around Christmas, featuring slapstick humor and a cross-dressed lead.

The local theater group is putting on a pantomime of Cinderella this December.

Transitive Verbpantomime
[~ something]

To express a meaning or tell a story using only gestures and facial expressions without speaking.

He had to pantomime the directions to the hotel because he did not speak the language.

Intransitive Verbpantomime

To act out a scene or story using silent gestures.

The children began to pantomime the scenes from the book.

Examples

The street performer captivated the crowd with a short pantomime about a man trapped in a glass box.

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The street performer captivated the crowd with a short pantomime about a man trapped in a glass box.

We went to see a Christmas pantomime in London and laughed at all the slapstick jokes.

Travel

We went to see a Christmas pantomime in London and laughed at all the slapstick jokes.

Since I forgot my voice, I had to pantomime my request for water to the waiter.

Gourmet

Since I forgot my voiceI had to pantomime my request for water to the waiter.

He began to pantomime the act of opening a heavy door to show where the entrance was.

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He began to pantomime the act of opening a heavy door to show where the entrance was.

I can't believe you're playing the lead in the local pantomime this year.

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I can't believe you're playing the lead in the local pantomime this year.

The actor decided to pantomime the entire scene to emphasize the character's isolation.

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The actor decided to pantomime the entire scene to emphasize the character's isolation.

Look at him trying to pantomime a dinosaur for the game.

School Life

Look at him trying to pantomime a dinosaur for the game.

The silent film relied heavily on pantomime to convey the plot to the audience.

History

The silent film relied heavily on pantomime to convey the plot to the audience.

Just pantomime it if you cannot find the right words to say.

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Just pantomime it if you cannot find the right words to say.

Phrasal Verbs

pantomime out

to act out a story or sequence of events using only silent gestures

Related Words

mimegesturemimicactingperformancetheaterbody languagedramastagecomedyfarceslapstickimprovnonverbal communicationmakeupcostumeexpressionspectacleplayactorsilentvisual
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