mock turtle
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An imitation or substitute for something else, especially when such an imitation is seen as less authentic.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mock turtle” mean?
An imitation or substitute for something else, especially when such an imitation is seen as less authentic.
Is “mock turtle” formal or informal?
mock turtle is generally slang.