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mocking
adjective
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- M
- Ends with
- G
- Contains
- OCKIN
- Scrabble score
- 16
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈmɑkɪŋ
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
“derisive laughter”
adjective
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
“{'source': 'Lawrence Durrell', 'text': 'his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air'}”
In context
Example Sentences
derisive laughter
a jeering crowd
her mocking smile
taunting shouts of ‘coward’ and ‘sissy’
{'source': 'Lawrence Durrell', 'text': 'his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air'}
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