Transcription
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- [mok]
- /mɒk/
- /ˈmɒk.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mok]
- /mɒk/
Definitions of mocking word
- verb with object mocking to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision. 1
- verb with object mocking to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively. 1
- verb with object mocking to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit. 1
- verb with object mocking to challenge; defy: His actions mock convention. 1
- verb with object mocking to deceive, delude, or disappoint. 1
- verb without object mocking to use ridicule or derision; scoff; jeer (often followed by at). 1
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Origin of mocking
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English mokken < Middle French mocquer
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Mocking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mocking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
mocking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mocking
adj mocking
- derisive — A derisive noise, expression, or remark expresses contempt.
- sarcastic — of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
- insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- unkind — lacking in kindness or mercy; severe.
adjective mocking
- scornful — full of scorn; derisive; contemptuous: He smiled in a scornful way.
- contemptuous — If you are contemptuous of someone or something, you do not like or respect them at all.
- disdainful — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
- sardonic — characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering: a sardonic grin.
- disrespectful — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
noun mocking
- taunting — to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
- heckling — to harass (a public speaker, performer, etc.) with impertinent questions, gibes, or the like; badger.
- scoffing — food; grub.
- derision — If you treat someone or something with derision, you express contempt for them.
- hissing — a hissing sound, especially one made in disapproval.
Antonyms for mocking
adjective mocking
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
noun mocking
- applause — Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval.
Top questions with mocking
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See also
Matching words
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