English · Slang Attested

mock turtle

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An imitation or substitute for something else, especially when such an imitation is seen as less authentic.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sao chép hoặc thay thế cho thứ khác, đặc biệt khi nó thiếu tính xác thực

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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).

Topics: Turtles

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.

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