mocking
/ˈmɑkɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: mockings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
mockery
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
derisive or contemptuous
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
teasing or taunting
Adjective
Examples
mocking laugh
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 “mocking” mean?
mockery
Is “mocking” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.