Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mockers
noun
/ˈmɒkərz/
Definition
People who make fun of or tease others in a scornful or contemptuous manner.
Examples
- The mockers in the audience laughed loudly at the comedian’s jokes.
- He became a target for mockers after his mistake went viral.
- Rather than engage with the mockers, she chose to ignore their comments.
Meaning
Mockers often criticize or deride others, usually in a way that is insincere or exaggerated, to provoke laughter or highlight flaws.
Synonyms
- teasers
- deriders
- taunters
- jeerers
- scorners
