mocking
word · lemma: mock
/ˈmɑkɪŋ/
MOK-ing
/mˈɒkɪŋ/
MOK-ing
Definition
Speaking or acting in a way that makes fun of someone or something, often to tease or show disrespect.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes a tone of voice, facial expression, or remarks that imitate or ridicule someone. Can be playful or mean-spirited, depending on context. Commonly used before 'tone', 'smile', 'laugh', or 'gesture'. Stronger and more negative than 'teasing'.
Spanish: burlón - mofarse dePortuguese (BR): zombeteiro - zombar dePortuguese (PT): trocista - troçar deChinese (Simplified): 嘲笑的 - 嘲弄Chinese (Traditional): 嘲笑的 - 嘲諷Hindi: मज़ाक उड़ाना - उपहासपूर्णArabic: ساخر - يسخر منBengali: ব্যঙ্গাত্মক - উপহাসমূলকRussian: насмешливый - издевательскийJapanese: 嘲るような - 嘲笑的なVietnamese: chế nhạo - giễu cợtKorean: 비웃는 - 조롱하는Turkish: alaycı - taklit edenUrdu: تمسخر اُڑانے والا - مذاق اُڑانے والاIndonesian: mengejek - memperolok
Example Sentences
His mocking voice made her feel bad.
basic
She gave him a mocking smile.
basic
The children started mocking the teacher.
basic
He spoke in a mocking tone that annoyed everyone.
natural
They burst into mocking laughter after he tripped.
natural
Stop mocking your little brother—it's not funny anymore.
natural