Front | mock |
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Back | verb, adjective, nounBrE /mɒk/NAmE /mɑːk verb 1 [transitive, intransitive] ~ (sb/sth)| ~ (sb) + speechto laugh at sb/sth in an unkind way, especially by copying what they say or do make fun ofHe's always mocking my French accent. The other children mocked her, laughing behind their hands. You can mock, but at least I'm willing to have a try! 2 [transitive] ~ sth (formal) to show no respect for sthThe new exam mocked the needs of the majority of children. mock•er/BrE mɒkə(r); NAmE mɑːkər/ adjective [only before noun]1 not sincere shammock horror/surprise 2 that is a copy of sth; not reala mock election a mock interview/examination (= used to practise for the real one) noun (informal)(in Britain) a practice exam that you do before the official one The mocks are in November. What did you get in the mock? |
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