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      mock
      noun
      Mockery; the act of mocking.
      An imitation, usually of lesser quality.
      (software engineering) A mockup or prototype; particularly, ellipsis of mock object, as used in unit testing.
      A surname.
      Ellipsis of mock examination. [(chiefly UK, education) An examination, where the marks may or may not count, which serves chiefly as practice for future exams or so that the teachers are able to set a grade before the end of the term.]
      verb
      To make fun of, especially by mimicking; to taunt.
      To mimic, to simulate.
      To tantalise, and disappoint the hopes of.
      (software engineering, transitive) To create a mockup or prototype of.
      (rare) To create an artistic representation of.
      adjective
      Imitation, not genuine; fake.
      Roots
      mocquermock- · French · to deride, jeer
      Synonyms for mock
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