Definition & Meaning of "mocking"in English

mocking

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

Grammatical Information

Composition

present participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most mocking

Comparative

more mocking

gradable

making fun of someone or something, often with the intent to tease or belittle

quizzical

teasing

Examples

His mocking tone made her laugh despite herself.

Lexical Tree

mockingly

mocking

mock

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