Definition of mocking Mocking

/mɑˈkɪŋ/ - [making] -

We found 10 definitions of mocking from 5 different sources.

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What does mocking mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

mocking - playfully vexing (especially by ridicule); "his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell
  teasing, quizzical
mocking - abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"
  derisive, gibelike, jeering, taunting
  disrespectful exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; "remarks disrespectful of the law"; "disrespectful in the presence of his parents"; "disrespectful toward his teacher"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • mocking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Mock
  • mocking (a.)
    Imitating, esp. in derision, or so as to cause derision; mimicking; derisive.

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗

  • mocking
    Mocking is catching.

Part of speech

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  • mocking, verb, gerund of mock (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

mocking in sign language
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