I. ˈmäk, ˈmȯk verb
Etymology: Middle English, from moker
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1. : to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
2. : to disappoint the hopes of
3. : defy , challenge
4.
a. : to imitate (as a mannerism) closely : mimic
b. : to mimic in sport or derision
intransitive verb
: jeer , scoff
Synonyms: see ridicule , copy
• mock·er noun
• mock·ing·ly ˈmä-kiŋ-lē, ˈmȯ- adverb
II. noun
Date: 15th century
1. : an act of ridicule or derision : jeer
2. : one that is an object of derision or scorn
3. : mockery
4.
a. : an act of imitation
b. : something made as an imitation
III. adjective
Date: 1548
: of, relating to, or having the character of an imitation : simulated , feigned
the mock solemnity of the parody
IV. adverb
Date: circa 1619
: in an insincere or counterfeit manner — usually used in combination
mock -serious