Looking for the meaning of the word MOCKERY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MOCKERY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Mockery
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French moquerie, from mocquer ‘to deride’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɒk(ə)ri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
teasing and contemptuous language or behaviour directed at a particular person or thing
Short Definition:teasing and contemptuous language or behaviour
Examples:- stung by her mockery, Frankie hung his head
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