mocked; mocking; mocks
1
: to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
he has been mocked as a mama's boy—
C. P. Pierce
C. P. Pierce2
: to disappoint the hopes of
for any government to mock men's hopes with mere words and promises and gestures—D. D. Eisenhower
D. D. Eisenhower3
4
a
: to imitate (someone or something) closely : mimic
a mockingbird was mocking a cardinal—Nelson Hayes
Nelson Hayes
b
: to mimic in sport or derision
followed the old man along the street mocking his gait
mocker
noun
: in an insincere or counterfeit manner
—usually used in combination
mock-serious
Synonyms
Verb
Noun
Adjective
Examples of mock in a Sentence
Verb
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.
Noun
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
Adjective
We stared at him in mock surprise.
Every summer, our history club performs mock battles to relive our country's greatest war.
Recent Examples on the WebNathan Layne, Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
And the action is interactive: audience members are called upon to sit in a church scene, participate in a group square-dancing scene and mock slave auction.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 4 July 2024
Sam Joseph, CNN, 26 June 2024
Some have joked that will be the case considering this is expected to be among the weakest draft classes in an extremely long time, and the number of unknown foreign players at the top of many mocks could make this tricky for executives to judge.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2024
Heather Chen, CNN, 6 July 2024
Though some traditions have changed or disappeared over time – hosting mock funerals for the king of England, for example – many have remained true to their roots in the almost 250 years since the declaration was signed.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2023
And though Tyler ditched the bellhop costume quickly, he was soon replaced by the anonymous character of a fisherman in a bright yellow raincoat who was responsible for holding up a backdrop as Tyler set sail -- and, of course, mock-mopping up the water on the dock once Tyler returned to land.
—Billboard, 31 July 2021
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Verb
Even before the June 27 debate, the Trump campaign was beginning to turn its attention to Harris, releasing an attack ad online that mocked her for repeating lines in her speeches.
—Nathan Layne, Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
And the action is interactive: audience members are called upon to sit in a church scene, participate in a group square-dancing scene and mock slave auction.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 4 July 2024
Noun
International representation With basketball continuing to grow on a global scale, teams are increasingly turning their attention to overseas prospects, with the NBA’s consensus mock draft suggesting that at least four of the 14 lottery picks could be from outside the US.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 26 June 2024
Some have joked that will be the case considering this is expected to be among the weakest draft classes in an extremely long time, and the number of unknown foreign players at the top of many mocks could make this tricky for executives to judge.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2024
Adjective
Under scorching heat on Tuesday, members of the group – dressed in white and accompanied by a crowd of supporters – staged a mock funeral procession in the streets leading to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court.
—Heather Chen, CNN, 6 July 2024
Though some traditions have changed or disappeared over time – hosting mock funerals for the king of England, for example – many have remained true to their roots in the almost 250 years since the declaration was signed.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
Adverb
Sports Sam Farmer’s crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2.0 after big trade for top pick April 3, 2023 Stafford passed for only 10 touchdowns, with eight interceptions, as the Rams produced the worst performance by a defending Super Bowl champion in league history.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2023
And though Tyler ditched the bellhop costume quickly, he was soon replaced by the anonymous character of a fisherman in a bright yellow raincoat who was responsible for holding up a backdrop as Tyler set sail -- and, of course, mock-mopping up the water on the dock once Tyler returned to land.
—Billboard, 31 July 2021
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“Mock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mock. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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mock
1 of 3 verb
ˈmäk 
ˈmȯk
1
: to treat with scorn : ridicule
mocked his ideas
2
: defy sense 2
don't mock the rules
3
: to make fun of by mimicking
mocker
noun
mock
2 of 3 noun1
: an act of mocking : jeer
2
: someone or something that is made fun of
mock
3 of 3 adjective
: not real : imitation
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