Mock ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Mock ( verb )

1. To make fun of or imitate someone or something in a way that is meant to be humorous or contemptuous.
2. To treat with contempt or ridicule.

Origin:

Middle english mocken, from old english mōcian; akin to old high german mōhhan to mock.

Examples:

1. He mocked her accent mercilessly.
2. She mocked him for his lack of knowledge.
3. The comedian mocked the politicians in his routine.
4. They mocked him for his poor performance.
5. The children mocked the new student for his strange clothes.

(As a noun)

Mock ( noun )

1. To make fun of or imitate someone or something in a way that is meant to be humorous or contemptuous.
2. To treat with contempt or ridicule.

Origin:

Middle english mocken, from old english mōcian; akin to old high german mōhhan to mock.

Examples:

1. He mocked her accent mercilessly.
2. She mocked him for his lack of knowledge.
3. The comedian mocked the politicians in his routine.
4. They mocked him for his poor performance.
5. The children mocked the new student for his strange clothes.