/ mɒk; NAmE mɑːk/ verb , adjective , noun
■ verb
1.
to laugh at sb/sth in an unkind way, especially by copying what they say or do
SYN make fun of :
[ vn ]
He's always mocking my French accent.
The other children mocked her, laughing behind their hands.
[ v ]
You can mock, but at least I'm willing to have a try!
[also v speech , vn speech ]
2.
[ vn ] ( formal ) to show no respect for sth :
The new exam mocked the needs of the majority of children.
► mock·er noun
■ adjective [ only before noun ]
1.
not sincere
SYN sham :
mock horror / surprise
2.
that is a copy of sth; not real :
a mock election
a mock interview / examination (= used to practise for the real one)
■ noun
( informal ) (in Britain) a practice exam that you do before the official one :
The mocks are in November.
What did you get in the mock?
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French mocquer deride.