mocking is catching
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Be careful of making fun of others, lest others make fun of you.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Cẩn thận khi trêu đùa người khác, kẻo người khác sẽ trêu đùa bạn
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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).
Common questions
What does “mocking is catching” mean?
Be careful of making fun of others, lest others make fun of you.
Is “mocking is catching” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.