Pronunciation: /ˈmɑkɪŋ/

Definitions of mocking

verb making fun of someone or something in a cruel way

Example Sentences

A1 She was mocking her friend's dance moves.

A2 The children were mocking each other's drawings.

B1 The comedian was mocking the politician's speech.

B2 The talk show host was mocking the celebrity's latest scandal.

C1 The students were mocking the teacher's accent behind her back.

C2 The actor was known for his talent in mocking various accents and dialects.

adjective characterized by ridicule or imitation

Example Sentences

A1 She made a mocking gesture towards her friend.

A2 The children were mocking each other's drawings.

B1 His mocking tone made her feel embarrassed.

B2 The comedian's mocking jokes were not well received by the audience.

C1 The politician's mocking remarks caused controversy.

C2 The mocking laughter echoed through the empty hallways.

Examples of mocking in a Sentence

formal The teacher reprimanded the student for mocking his classmates during the presentation.

informal Stop mocking me, it's not funny!

slang She's always mocking people behind their backs.

figurative The dark clouds looming overhead seemed to be mocking the impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of mocking

past tense

mocked

plural

mockings

comparative

more mocking

superlative

most mocking

present tense

mock

future tense

will mock

perfect tense

have mocked

continuous tense

is mocking

singular

mocking

positive degree

mocking

infinitive

to mock

gerund

mocking

participle

mocked

Origin and Evolution of mocking

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'mocking' originated from the Old French word 'moquer' which means to deride or ridicule.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mocking' has retained its original meaning of making fun of or teasing someone in a scornful manner.