Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mock

verb
/mɒk/
Definition
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or scornful way.
Examples
  • She couldn’t help but mock his silly dance moves.
  • They mock the way he speaks, though it doesn’t bother him.
  • He made a mock version of the popular song for fun.
Meaning
Mocking involves imitating or making jokes at someone’s expense, often with the intention to ridicule or belittle.
Synonyms
  • ridicule
  • taunt
  • deride
  • sneer
  • tease