mock
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verb \ˈmäk, ˈmȯk\Definition of MOCK
transitive verb
1
: to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
2
: to disappoint the hopes of
4
a : to imitate (as a mannerism) closely : mimic b : to mimic in sport or derision
intransitive verb
See Examples of MOCK
- The boys mocked him for showing fear.
- He mocks art only because he doesn't understand it.
- They continue to mock the idea of a new government.
- We are being mocked for our religious beliefs.
- You can mock me as much as you like, but I'm going to do it anyway.
Origin of MOCK
Middle English, from moker
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to MOCK
2mock
nounDefinition of MOCK
1
: an act of ridicule or derision : jeer
2
: one that is an object of derision or scorn
3
: mockery
4
a : an act of imitation b : something made as an imitation
Examples of MOCK
- <they made a mock of the new recruit in front of the whole unit>
- <obviously, the “priceless” Grecian urn that is destroyed in the movie was a mock>
First Known Use of MOCK
15th century
3mock
adjectiveDefinition of MOCK
Examples of MOCK
- We stared at him in mock surprise.
- Every summer, our history club performs mock battles to relive our country's greatest war.
First Known Use of MOCK
1548
4mock
adverbDefinition of MOCK
: in an insincere or counterfeit manner —usually used in combination <mock-serious>
First Known Use of MOCK
circa 1619
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