noun
Uncommon
mockery
MO-kuh-ree
Mockery (noun) means Ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something. Example: “His speech was met with open mockery from the crowd.”
noun
1
Ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.
"His speech was met with open mockery from the crowd."
2
A poor or insulting imitation of something, so bad it invites ridicule.
"The rushed trial was a mockery of justice."
"Critics called the remake a mockery of the original film."
How to use mockery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither ridicule aimed at someone, or a version of something so bad it insults the real thing.
Common pairings
make a mockery of
object of mockery
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Word forms
- Plural
- mockeries
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Etymology
From Middle English mokkery, via Anglo-Norman and Old French moquerie, from "mock" plus the noun suffix "-ery."
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Rhymes for mockery
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What does “mockery” mean?
The word “mockery” means ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something. In plain terms, either ridicule aimed at someone, or a version of something so bad it insults the real thing.
How do you pronounce “mockery”?
“Mockery” is pronounced MO-kuh-ree (/ˈmɑkəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “mockery” in a sentence?
Here is “mockery” used in a sentence: “His speech was met with open mockery from the crowd.”
What part of speech is “mockery”?
“Mockery” is a noun.
Where does the word “mockery” come from?
The word “mockery” comes from Old French. From Middle English mokkery, via Anglo-Norman and Old French moquerie, from "mock" plus the noun suffix "-ery.".
Is “mockery” a common word?
“Mockery” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mockery” have?
“Mockery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.
