pantomim — meaning in English

English meaning

• pantomime noun The act of telling a story or communicating through gesture and expression alone, without speaking.

Senses

pantomim is used for these senses in English:

• pantomime The act of gesturing without speaking; a dumb-show, a mime. [from 18th c.]

pantomime — full definition

1. noun The act of telling a story or communicating through gesture and expression alone, without speaking.
2. noun A British Christmas theatrical show for families, featuring comedy, music, and audience participation.
3. verb To act something out using only gestures, without speaking.