Words For Mocking Behavior

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who is self-righteously, affectedly, or cloyingly good or virtuous

adjective excessively or affectedly good; sanctimonious

  • She always acted like a goody goody in front of the teachers.
  • Stop being such a goody goody and just have some fun for once.
  • She's such a goody goody, always following the rules and never taking any risks.
  • Don't be a goody goody, sometimes you need to break the rules to truly live life.

verb to mock or ridicule someone or something in a scornful or contemptuous manner

adjective showing or characterized by scornful or contemptuous mockery

  • The professor looked down upon the student scoffing at their lack of preparation.
  • She couldn't help but scoff when she saw his outfit for the party.
  • I overheard them scoffing about the new employee's work ethic.
  • The old man sat on the park bench, scoffing at the passing of time.