mockery
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.mock·ery
noun \ˈmä-k(ə-)rē, ˈmȯ-\ plural mock·er·ies
Definition of MOCKERY
1
: insulting or contemptuous action or speech : derision
2
: a subject of laughter, derision, or sport
3
a : a counterfeit appearance : imitation b : an insincere, contemptible, or impertinent imitation <makes a mockery of justice>
4
: something ridiculously or impudently unsuitable
See Examples of MOCKERY
- His kind of personality invites mockery.
- the children's cruel mockery of each other
First Known Use of MOCKERY
15th century
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