professionalmiming
nounUK /prəˈfɛʃənəl ˈmaɪmɪŋ/
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl ˈmaɪmɪŋ/
Professional miming is when someone acts out a story or idea using only their body and face, without talking.
The birthday party was full of laughter thanks to the professional miming performed by the clown.
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2. The skilled art of pretending to be trapped in an invisible box or pulling an imaginary rope.
His professional miming of climbing an invisible ladder amazed the audience.
3. Acting out a song or scene with exaggerated movements and no words.
The talent show featured professional miming to a popular pop song.
4. Using silent gestures to communicate a message clearly to others.
Through professional miming, the guide showed us how to cross the busy street safely.