Mock: meaning, definitions and examples

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mock

[ mɒk ]

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in a playful or teasing manner

To tease or make fun of someone or something in a playful or light-hearted way.

Synonyms

ridicule, taunt, tease

Examples of usage

Stop mocking me, I know you're just joking around.
She mocked him for his silly dance moves.

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imitation for ridicule

A copy or imitation of something, especially for the purpose of ridicule.

Synonyms

imitation, mimicry, parody

Examples of usage

The parody was a hilarious mock of the popular TV show.
Her mock of his accent had everyone laughing.

Translations

Translations of the word "mock" in other languages:

🇵🇹 zombar

🇮🇳 मज़ाक

🇩🇪 verspotten

🇮🇩 mengejek

🇺🇦 глузувати

🇵🇱 drwić

🇯🇵 からかう

🇫🇷 se moquer de

🇪🇸 burlarse de

🇹🇷 alay etmek

🇰🇷 조롱하다

🇸🇦 يسخر

🇨🇿 vysmívat se

🇸🇰 vysmievat sa

🇨🇳 嘲笑

🇸🇮 posmehovati se

🇮🇸 spotta

🇰🇿 мазақтау

🇬🇪 გადაკვრით საუბარი

🇦🇿 lağ etmək

🇲🇽 burlarse de

Word origin

The word 'mock' originated in the late 14th century and comes from the Middle English 'mokeren', meaning 'to deceive, make fun of'. Over the years, the word evolved to encompass the idea of imitation or ridicule. Today, 'mock' is commonly used in both verb and noun forms to describe playful teasing or imitation for comedic effect.

See also: mocker, mockery, mocking, mockingbird, mockingly.