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- Dictionarymocking/ˈmɒkɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive: "he got jeers and mocking laughter as he addressed the marchers"
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MOCK definition: 1. to laugh at someone, often by copying them in a funny but unkind way: 2. to make something…. Learn more.
1. : to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride. he has been mocked as a mama's boy C. P. Pierce. 2. : to disappoint the hopes of. for any government to mock men's hopes with mere words and promises and gestures D. D. Eisenhower. 3. : defy, challenge.
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: to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.. See examples of MOCK used in a sentence.
adjective. constituting a copy or imitation of something. “boys in mock battle” synonyms: counterfeit, imitative. not genuine; imitating something superior. noun. the act of mocking or ridiculing. “they made a mock of him” see more. Pronunciation. US. /mɑk/ UK. /mɒk/
If someone mocks you, they show or pretend that they think you are foolish or inferior, for example by saying something funny about you, or by imitating your behaviour. I thought you were mocking me. [VERB noun] I distinctly remember mocking the idea. [VERB noun] 'I'm astonished, Benjamin,' she mocked.
adjective. /ˈmɒkɪŋ/ /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. Join us.
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.
A mocking expression or mocking behaviour indicates that you think someone or something is stupid or inferior. She gave a mocking smile. Behind the mocking laughter lurks a growing sense of unease.
