Meaning

2 senses
  1. (countable, uncountable)A performance during which the players do not speak; mime.

  2. (countable, uncountable)The use of gesture in an attempt to convey meaning.

More definitions
  • a performance using gestures and body movements without words

Forms

plural: dumb shows

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a performance using gestures and body movements without words:mimepantomime

Word family

3 related words

See also

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