Mocker: meaning, definitions and examples
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mocker
[ ˈmɒkə ]
person
A person who mocks or teases others, often in a playful or teasing manner. Mockers may imitate someone or make fun of them in a lighthearted way.
Synonyms
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mocker |
Typically used to describe someone who makes fun of others in a hurtful or scornful way. This word has a negative connotation.
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teaser |
Often used to describe someone who makes playful or provoking comments. This word can be light-hearted and friendly, but context can make it negative.
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mimic |
Used when imitating someone, often in a playful or humorous way, but can also be used in a neutral or negative sense.
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ridiculer |
Describes someone who is critical and mocking in a dismissive or demeaning way. It's usually used in a negative context.
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Examples of usage
- He's such a mocker, always imitating people's voices and mannerisms.
- Don't take him seriously, he's just a mocker trying to get a reaction out of you.
bird
A type of bird known for its ability to mimic sounds from its environment. Mockers are often found in urban areas and are known for their diverse vocal range.
Synonyms
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mocker |
Used to describe a person who ridicules or makes fun of others in a mean-spirited or contemptuous way. It often carries a negative connotation.
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mockingbird |
A common North American bird known for its mimicry of other birds' songs. This word is primarily used in biological contexts or can symbolize imitation and mimicry in literature or everyday speech.
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Examples of usage
- The mocker outside my window can imitate car alarms and phone ringtones.
Translations
Translations of the word "mocker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 zombador
🇮🇳 मज़ाक उड़ाने वाला (mazak udane wala)
🇩🇪 Spötter
🇮🇩 pengejek
🇺🇦 насмішник
🇵🇱 drwina
🇯🇵 あざける人 (azakeru hito)
🇫🇷 moqueur
🇪🇸 burlón
🇹🇷 alaycı
🇰🇷 조롱하는 사람 (joronghaneun saram)
🇸🇦 ساخر (sakhir)
🇨🇿 posměváček
🇸🇰 posmievač
🇨🇳 嘲笑者 (cháoxiào zhě)
🇸🇮 zasmehovalec
🇮🇸 háðfugl
🇰🇿 мазақтаушы (mazaktaushy)
🇬🇪 დამცინავი (daminavi)
🇦🇿 lağlağaçı
🇲🇽 burlón
Etymology
The word 'mocker' originated from the Middle English word 'mokeren', meaning 'to make fun of'. It has been used in English language since the 14th century to describe someone who mimics or taunts others. The term has evolved to also refer to a type of bird with exceptional vocal abilities, known as the mockingbird.
See also: mock, mockery, mocking, mockingbird, mockingly.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,815, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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