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Definition of mimeo

mimeo

/ˈmɪmi.oʊ/
mim · e · o
Plural:mimeos
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Past Simple:mimeoed
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Past Participle:mimeoed
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Present Participle:mimeoing
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mimeo Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A duplicating machine that prints copies by pressing ink through a waxed stencil onto paper; a mimeograph.

Example

"Before modern photocopiers became widespread, the school office relied on an old hand-cranked mimeo to print exam papers."

2

A paper copy or document produced using a mimeograph machine.

Example

"The professor distributed a faded mimeo of the course syllabus on the first day of the seminar."

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• verb

1

To make copies of a document using a mimeograph machine.

Example

"The volunteers stayed late to mimeo hundreds of community newsletters for the neighborhood association."

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• Nearby Words

miltonia
milwaukee
mime
mimeo
mimeograph
mimic
mimicker

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as an informal clipping of "mimeograph," itself derived from Ancient Greek mīmeomai ("to imitate") and -graphos ("writer").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mimeo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mimeo
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