mocking

Meanings

• verb

  The act of imitating someone or something in a manner intended to ridicule, often with humor.

  - "He began mocking his friend's accent."
  - "The audience laughed as the comedian mocked the politician's speech."

• An instance of making fun of someone or something.

  - "The children engaged in mock fights during recess."
  - "The teacher was not amused by her students' mocking behavior."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɑkɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mocking
mocking , wocking , docking , locking

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Variants

List of all variants of mocking that leads to same result
mock , mocked , mocker , mockers , mocking , mockingly , mocks , self-mockeries , self-mockery , self-mocking

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Etymology

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The word 'mocking' comes from the Old English word 'mocgan', which means 'to tease' or 'to make fun of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mockingbird' has a different meaning in American literature, referring to a bird that sings the songs of other birds.

2. Mocking is a common form of bullying behavior among children.

3. The term 'mock election' is used in political science to describe a simulated election used for training purposes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satire: A form of literature, art, or performance that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

2. Parody: A work that imitates the style of another work, using humor, irony, or ridicule to create a new and often humorous meaning.

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Culture

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Mocking has been used throughout history as a form of entertainment and social commentary. In literature, characters often engage in mocking behavior to highlight their own superiority or to criticize others. In music, mocking can be found in the form of parodies and satire. In art, mocking can be seen in caricatures and political cartoons.

How to Memorize "mocking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone making fun of someone else's appearance or behavior.
   - Imagine yourself engaging in a mock fight with a friend.
   - Think about a time when you were the target of mocking behavior and how it made you feel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mocking' with the image of someone making a funny face.
   - Think about the sound of someone laughing while mocking someone else.
   - Associate the word 'mocking' with the feeling of being teased or made fun of.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Making Others Cry Hilariously' to remember the meaning of 'mocking'.
   - Think of the word 'mocking' as a synonym for 'teasing' or 'ridiculing'.
   - Use the phrase 'mocking bird' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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