mocked; mocking; mocks
1
: to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
he has been mocked as a mama's boy—
C. P. Pierce
C. P. Pierce2
: to disappoint the hopes of
for any government to mock men's hopes with mere words and promises and gestures—D. D. Eisenhower
D. D. Eisenhower3
4
a
: to imitate (someone or something) closely : mimic
a mockingbird was mocking a cardinal—Nelson Hayes
Nelson Hayes
b
: to mimic in sport or derision
followed the old man along the street mocking his gait
mocker
noun
: in an insincere or counterfeit manner
—usually used in combination
mock-serious
Examples of mock in a Sentence
Verb
The boys mocked him for showing fear.
He mocks art only because he doesn't understand it.
They continue to mock the idea of a new government.
We are being mocked for our religious beliefs.
You can mock me as much as you like, but I'm going to do it anyway.
Noun
they made a mock of the new recruit in front of the whole unit
obviously, the “priceless” Grecian urn that is destroyed in the movie was a mock
Adjective
We stared at him in mock surprise.
Every summer, our history club performs mock battles to relive our country's greatest war.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
But their identities — and the speculative affair — became fodder for millions online, from memes mocking the encounter to serious debate over HR violations.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
However, there are some mocks that have the LSU product available for the Jets at No. 7.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Mike Kaye
july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
In early March, the command's fighter jets and a U.S. bomber carried out a mock interception over Alaska, showcasing its ability to defend the continent at a moment's notice.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2013
And though Tyler ditched the bellhop costume quickly, he was soon replaced by the anonymous character of a fisherman in a bright yellow raincoat who was responsible for holding up a backdrop as Tyler set sail -- and, of course, mock-mopping up the water on the dock once Tyler returned to land.
—Billboard, 31 July 2021
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Verb
He was previously mocked on social media during a loss to Austin Peay in November, when the Fox College Hoops broadcast showed Clark sitting in the stands.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
But their identities — and the speculative affair — became fodder for millions online, from memes mocking the encounter to serious debate over HR violations.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Noun
In these two mocks, Neal was selected in the fourth round.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
However, there are some mocks that have the LSU product available for the Jets at No. 7.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The analytics department had built a mock draft simulator to get a feel for how the board might shake out before the Panthers selected at their No. 57 spot.
—Mike Kaye
july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
In early March, the command's fighter jets and a U.S. bomber carried out a mock interception over Alaska, showcasing its ability to defend the continent at a moment's notice.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Adverb
Successful is good, but what's most important about the test is that the mock satellite that Dextre refueled was mock-designed not to be refueled at all.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2013
And though Tyler ditched the bellhop costume quickly, he was soon replaced by the anonymous character of a fisherman in a bright yellow raincoat who was responsible for holding up a backdrop as Tyler set sail -- and, of course, mock-mopping up the water on the dock once Tyler returned to land.
—Billboard, 31 July 2021
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Cite this Entry
“Mock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mock. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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mock
1 of 3 verb
ˈmäk 
ˈmȯk
1
: to treat with scorn : ridicule
mocked his ideas
2
: defy sense 2
don't mock the rules
3
: to make fun of by mimicking
mocker
noun
mock
2 of 3 noun1
: an act of mocking : jeer
2
: someone or something that is made fun of
mock
3 of 3 adjective
: not real : imitation
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