Pronunciation: /mɑk/

Definitions of mock

noun an object of derision or scorn

Example Sentences

A1 She made a mock of his attempt to cook dinner.

A2 The students were laughing at the mock of the teacher's accent.

B1 The comedian's mock of the politician was spot on.

B2 The mock of the famous painting was displayed in the art gallery.

C1 The mock of the new product was met with mixed reviews.

C2 Her mock of the CEO's speech went viral on social media.

verb to imitate or mimic in a derisive or mocking way

Example Sentences

A1 The children mock each other's drawings in art class.

A2 She felt hurt when her classmates mocked her for being different.

B1 The comedian mockingly imitated the president during his stand-up routine.

B2 The actor was praised for his ability to mock various accents in his performances.

C1 The political cartoonist often uses satire to mock politicians in his work.

C2 The talk show host was criticized for constantly mocking his guests on air.

Examples of mock in a Sentence

formal The students were asked to write a mock exam in preparation for the final test.

informal She loves to mock her brother's taste in music.

slang Stop mocking me, dude!

figurative The artist used light and shadows to mock the viewer's perception of reality.

Grammatical Forms of mock

past tense

mocked

plural

mocks

comparative

more mocking

superlative

most mocking

present tense

mock

future tense

will mock

perfect tense

have mocked

continuous tense

is mocking

singular

mock

positive degree

mock

infinitive

to mock

gerund

mocking

participle

mocked

Origin and Evolution of mock

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'mock' originated from the Middle English word 'mokeren' which meant to deceive or make fun of. It has roots in Old French and possibly also Old Norse.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mock' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of ridicule or imitation, often in a playful or teasing manner.