mock — to laugh at or make fun of someone in a scornful way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to laugh at or make fun of someone in a scornful way
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɑːk/
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to mock me every time I try to give it a bath - it just sits there with that judgmental look.
- The mock interview helped me prepare for the real job interview.
- He mocked my cooking skills, but then burned his own toast five minutes later.
mock
VERB[/mɑːk/]
to laugh at or make fun of someone in a scornful way
Older students mock the younger student who dropped their books
On the rock, he blocks their mock
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'mock' derives from 15th-century French 'mocquer', which originally meant 'to imitate the barking of a dog'. Over time, the sense evolved from mimicry to ridicule, reflecting a semantic shift from literal imitation to derisive imitation.
Breakdown
French mocquer (to imitate/mimic) + -er (verb suffix) → English mock (to ridicule or imitate derisively). The root likely originates from onomatopoeia mimicking animal sounds.
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📝Examples
“My cat seems to mock me every time I try to give it a bath - it just sits there with that judgmental look.”
“The mock interview helped me prepare for the real job interview.”
“He mocked my cooking skills, but then burned his own toast five minutes later.”
“The students created a mock United Nations to practice debate skills.”
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