mockery

noun

humorous or satirical mimicry

a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

showing your contempt by derision

Roots

mocquermock- · Old French · to deride erie-ery · Old French · action, condition

Synonyms for mockery

scoffingn jeeringn derisionn ridiculen travestyn parodyn pasquinaden spoofn lampoonv fleeringn scornn railleryn sneeringadj giben joken

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Where does mockery come from?

The word mockery breaks down into 2 roots of Old French origin: mock, from Old French mocquer (“to deride”); and -ery, from Old French erie (“action, condition”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.