pantomime
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/ˈpæntəmaɪm/
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/ˈpæntəmaɪm/
noun
R
A play with music, dancing, and jokes, usually based on a fairy tale and performed at Christmas.
This year, the theater group will perform a pantomime for the holiday season.
R
Using body movements and facial expressions to communicate or tell a story without words.
In their performance, the actor used pantomime to portray the character's journey without saying a word.
R
A confusing or silly situation.
The meeting turned into a complete pantomime with everyone talking at once and no agreement in sight.
translation
A play with music, dancing, and jokes, usually based on a fairy tale and performed at Christmas.; Using body movements and facial expressions to communicate or tell a story without words.; A confusing or silly situation.
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pantomimes