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Mimical

//ˈmɪmɪk(ə)l// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to a mime, or jester. obsolete
  2. 2
    Imitative; that mimics something else. archaic

    "If he can […] talk big fustian, insult, scorn, strut, contemn others, and use a little mimical and apish complement above the rest, he is a complete (Egregiam vero laudem), a well-qualified gentleman […]"

  3. 3
    Imitation; mock. obsolete

Etymology

From mimic + -al.

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