mock

[ mok ]

verb (used with object)

1. to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.

   Synonyms: lampoon, parody, josh, tease, chaff, gibe, ridicule, scorn, deride

2. to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively.
3. to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit.
4. to challenge; defy:

   His actions mock convention.

5. to deceive, delude, or disappoint.

   Synonyms: mislead, fool, dupe, cheat

verb (used without object)

1. to use ridicule or derision; scoff; jeer (often followed by at ).

noun

1. a contemptuous or derisive imitative action or speech; mockery or derision.
2. something mocked or derided; an object of derision.
3. an imitation; counterfeit; fake.
4. Shipbuilding.
   1. a hard pattern representing the surface of a plate with a warped form, upon which the plate is beaten to shape after furnacing.
   2. Also called mock mold. bed ( def 23 ).

adjective

1. feigned; not real; sham:

   a mock battle.

verb phrase

1. to build a mock-up of.

mock

/ mɒk /

verb

1. whenintr, often foll by at to behave with scorn or contempt (towards); show ridicule (for)
2. tr to imitate, esp in fun; mimic
3. tr to deceive, disappoint, or delude
4. tr to defy or frustrate

   the team mocked the visitors' attempt to score

noun

1. the act of mocking
2. a person or thing mocked
3. a counterfeit; imitation
4. informal.
   often plural (in England and Wales) the school examinations taken as practice before public examinations

adjective

1. sham or counterfeit
2. serving as an imitation or substitute, esp for practice purposes

   a mock battle

   mock finals

Derived Forms

• ˈmockingly, adverb
• ˈmockable, adjective
• ˈmocker, noun
• ˈmocking, nounadjective

Other Words From

• mock·a·ble adjective
• mock·er noun
• un·mocked adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mock¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English mokken, from Middle French mocquer

Word History and Origins

Origin of mock¹

C15: from Old French mocquer

Synonym Study

See ridicule.

Example Sentences

“Yeah, considering the fact that I have to deal with this exact allergy in my day-to-day cooking, the fact that this is getting mocked is kinda concerning to me,” said user u/Colaymorak.

From Salon

Nabugodi, known for sharing comedy content to his 20,000 followers, made a film of a mock trial of the head of state.

From BBC

Trump is a jester inside the palace, playing at the role of king, but mocking the very idea of principled leadership in the process.

From Salon

Trained in first aid, river crossing and high mountain rescue, they practise evacuating the village a few times a year, volunteers carrying the wounded on stretchers and bandaging mock injuries.

From BBC

A dramatized mock trial of Hunter Biden — pulled earlier this year after President Biden’s son filed a lawsuit — was also offered.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• deride
• insult
• parody
• scoff
• scorn
• taunt
• tease