mockery — teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːkəri/
Korean meaning: 조롱, 조소, 비웃음
Korean pronunciation: **마**커리
Example Sentences
- His attempt at cooking was such a mockery that even the smoke alarm started laughing.
- The company's promise of work-life balance turned out to be a mockery when employees worked 80 hours a week.
- She couldn't stand the mockery in his voice when he imitated her accent.
mockery
NOUN//ˈmɑːkəri//
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
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Origin
15세기 중세 프랑스어 'moquerie'에서 유래되었으며, '조롱하다'라는 뜻의 'mock'에서 파생되었습니다. 원래는 상대방을 흉내내어 웃음거리로 만드는 행위를 의미했습니다.
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“His attempt at cooking was such a mockery that even the smoke alarm started laughing.”
“The company's promise of work-life balance turned out to be a mockery when employees worked 80 hours a week.”
“She couldn't stand the mockery in his voice when he imitated her accent.”
“The referee's decision was such a mockery that fans threw their popcorn in protest.”
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