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
