mockeries

Definition of mockeriesnext
plural of mockery
1
as in parodies
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something the predetermined outcome of the hearings made them a mockery of true justice

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as in ridicules
the making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something insulted by their mockery of his mannerisms

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Noun
  • While the show featured many of the same characters, its format strayed from the sci-fi space narrative of Spaceballs and instead was a series of parodies, each episode serving as a satirical commentary on several contemporary hits, such as Lord of the Rings, American Idol and Harry Potter.
    Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Human artists have designed creative parodies of AI slop, but AI lacks the necessary self-awareness to parody itself, even with a human behind the wheel.
    Cath Virginia, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The jokes — good, bad and cheap — come non-stop in then show’s 90 minutes, and are filled and sometimes pummeled with pop culture and brand-name references, puns, anachronistic humor, and naughty bits.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Whitehall’s opening monologue included jokes about his upcoming wedding (to model partner Roxy Horner), largely lamenting the cost and need to socialize with so many people.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • And in mainstream television, Latinos are very often caricatures.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The logo features caricatures of Parra and his wife’s dogs, Max and Louie.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As Rose’s impoverished yet imperious mother Ruth, Parson’s dry deliveries offer great comic ballast to this ship of fools.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
  • McGinn sets high standards in training and during games and does not suffer fools.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Mockeries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mockeries. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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