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- Dictionarymock·ing/ˈmäkiNG/
adjective
- 1. making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive: "the mocking hostility in his voice made her wince"
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The meaning of MOCK is to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride. How to use mock in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Mock.
MOCKING definition: 1. mocking behaviour involves laughing at someone or something in an unkind way: 2. mocking…. Learn more.
Mocking definition: showing ridicule, contempt, or derision. See examples of MOCKING used in a sentence.
MOCK definition: 1. to laugh at someone, often by copying them in a funny but unkind way: 2. to make something…. Learn more.
1. The act of mocking. 2. An object of scorn or derision: became the mock of his associates. adj. Simulated; false; sham: a mock battle. adv. In an insincere or pretending manner: mock sorrowful. Idiom: make/a mock of. To subject to ridicule; mock. [Middle English mokken, from Old French mocquer .] mock′er n. mock′ing·ly adv.
You use mock to describe something which is not real or genuine, but which is intended to be very similar to the real thing.
Mock definition: to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.. See examples of MOCK used in a sentence.
/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/ (of behaviour, an expression, etc.) showing that you think somebody/something is silly synonym contemptuous. a mocking smile. Her voice was faintly mocking. She did her best to ignore his mocking expression. The sound of mocking laughter followed her as she left the room. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Want to learn more?
Definitions of mock. verb. treat with contempt. “The new constitution mocks all democratic principles” synonyms: bemock. see more. verb. imitate with mockery and derision. see more. adjective. constituting a copy or imitation of something. “boys in mock battle” synonyms: counterfeit, imitative. not genuine; imitating something superior. noun.
Definitions of mocking. adjective. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule. “her mocking smile” synonyms: derisive, gibelike, jeering, taunting. disrespectful. exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous. adjective. playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) synonyms: quizzical, teasing. playful. full of fun and high spirits.
