mock
About 3.66 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun An imitation, usually of lesser quality.
- noun Mockery; the act of mocking.
- noun Ellipsis of mock examination.
He got a B in his History mock, but improved to an A in the exam.
- noun A mockup or prototype; particularly, ellipsis of mock object, as used in unit testing.
- verb To mimic, to simulate.
- verb To create an artistic representation of.
- verb To make fun of, especially by mimicking; to taunt.
- verb To tantalise, and disappoint the hopes of.
The wind is mocking my efforts to light a fire!
Similar words
bemock counterfeit mimic imitative spoofed ridicule taunt jape farcical scoff
Often followed by
the at trial me him and of turtle battle
Word family
mocked mocker mockers mocking mockingly mocks
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