Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mocks
verb
/mÉ’ks/
Definition
Mocks refer to actions or behaviors that imitate or ridicule someone or something in a contemptuous manner.
Examples
- She mocks her brother’s attempts to dance.
- The comedian often mocks celebrities in his stand-up routine.
- His friends mock him for his unusual taste in music.
Meaning
To mock someone is to make fun of them or to imitate them in a way that shows scorn or disdain. It often involves sarcastic or derisive remarks.
Synonyms
- ridicule
- deride
- tease
- scorn
- taunt
