English · Word Candidate

mock

/mɒk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: mocks · mocking · mocked

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An imitation, usually of lesser quality.

Noun

Examples

Is tortured thirst itself too sweet a cup? Gall, and more bitter mocks, shall make it up.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Mockery; the act of mocking.

Noun

Examples

Fooles make a mocke at ſinne: but among the righteous there is fauour.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To mimic, to simulate.

Verb

Examples

To see the life as lively mocked as ever / Still sleep mocked death.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To make fun of, especially by mimicking; to taunt.

Verb

Examples

And it came to paſſe at noone, that Eliiah mocked them, and ſaide, Crie aloud: for he is a god, either he is talking, or he is purſuing, or hee is in a iourney, or peraduenture he ſleepeth, and muſt be awaked.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mock” mean?

An imitation, usually of lesser quality.

Is “mock” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.