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Meaning of 'mocking' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Mocking [ a.]
- Imitating, esp. in derision, or so as to cause derision; mimicking; derisive.
2 . Mocking [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
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Meaning of 'mocking' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . mocking [ s]
Meaning (1):
- abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Example in sentence:
  • a jeering crowd;
  • derisive laughter;
  • her mocking smile;
  • taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'
Meaning (2):
- playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
Example in sentence:
  • his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air

Nearby Words:

moccasin moccasined mocha moche mochel mochila mock mockable mockado mockadour

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