mimiek

Definitions of mimiek
  1. noun
    a gesture executed with the facial muscles
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    gaapziekte
    an expression of openmouthed astonishment
    grimas
    a contorted facial expression
    glimlach, grijns
    a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
    knipoog
    closing one eye quickly as a signal
    pruillip
    a disdainful grimace
    grijnslach
    a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
    type of:
    gebaar, geste, gesticulatie, lichaamstaal
    the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
  2. noun
    an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
    synonyms: gebarenkunst
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    komediant, speler, toneelspeler
    a theatrical performer
  3. noun
    a performance using gestures and body movements without words
    synonyms: gebarenkunst, gebarenspel, mime, mimespel, mimetheater, pantomime
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