mock

verb
UK: /mɒk/
US: /mɑːk/

  1. To laugh at someone or something in a cruel way.

    1. They mock his accent because it sounds funny to them. [ ] [ ]
    2. The students began to mock the teacher's strange hairstyle during class. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make something appear foolish or unimportant.

    1. The wind seems to mock our attempts to build a sandcastle. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ease of the task seemed to mock the intense preparation we had done. [ ] [ ]

  3. To produce a copy or imitation of something, usually of inferior quality.

    1. The new product mocks the design of a popular brand. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some artists mock classic paintings by adding modern elements. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

copy deride imitate fake sham ridicule scoff caricature
mock noun

  1. An object that is a copy of something, often used for practice or display.

    1. This is a mock exam to help you prepare. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum has a mock-up of a Viking ship that visitors can explore. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person or thing subjected to ridicule or mockery.

    1. He became the mock of the entire school after his mishap. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her efforts to succeed became the mock of her cynical colleagues. [ ] [ ]
mock adjective

  1. Not real; pretended or imitation.

    1. They held a mock trial to learn about the legal system. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldiers engaged in a mock battle as part of their training. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mock" in English means: To laugh at someone or something in a cruel way., To make something appear foolish or unimportant., To produce a copy or imitation of something, usually of inferior quality..

The phonetic transcription of "mock" is /mɒk/ in British English and /mɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mock": copy, deride, imitate, fake, sham, ridicule, scoff, caricature.

Example usage of "mock": "They mock his accent because it sounds funny to them.". More examples on the page.