Origin of mock

1400–50; late Middle English mokken < Middle French mocquer

SYNONYMS FOR mock

5 cheat, dupe, fool, mislead.

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British Dictionary definitions for mocking

mock
/ (mɒk) /

verb

noun

adjective (prenominal)

sham or counterfeit
serving as an imitation or substitute, esp for practice purposes a mock battle; mock finals
See also mock-up

Derived forms of mock

mockable, adjective mocker, noun mocking, noun, adjective mockingly, adverb

Word Origin for mock

C15: from Old French mocquer