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Meanings of mocking in English

Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.

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Playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

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Usage of mocking in English
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Ain't nobody better. Those words were said in an almost mocking tone.
No mercy
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More often than not the police car moves on, to mocking laughter.
The Guardian
3
Again the mocking growl which had so disturbed me in the corridor.
Atlantida
4
The tone was more mocking than fierce; but Felicia shrank under it.
The Mating of Lydia
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She accused my book of mocking everything from domestic abuse to PTSD.
The Guardian
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In a tone of mocking sweetness she said, 'That's enough about me.
Solar
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The bird of the South-themocking-bird ,wasthe first object of study.
In Nesting Time
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This is nothing but unveiled power, mocking the sanctity of the temple!'
Forge of Darkness
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Jeannette stared into the mocking eyes of her cousin; then she laughed.
Under the Country Sky
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Do me the favor to count your money, laughed the mocking convalescent.
A Fascinating Traitor: An Anglo-Indian Story
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A German satirist is facing prosecution after mocking him on German TV.
Reuters
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He had to fight the feeling that the place was mocking him.
The secret river
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I said as much to Clarence; but this mocking featherhead only said:
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
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But she needs to 'rest' tonight, Scott said with mocking finger quotes.
Just the Sexiest Man Alive
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The other went on in an unbroken flow of mocking good humour.
The Whirlpool
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I did not like his tone; it appeared more mocking than serious.
The Golden Grasshopper: A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresha...
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Mocking across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Australia
Common
United States of America
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