Moque (en. Mock)

/mɔk/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Definition: To ridicule or make fun of someone.

Example Sentence: They often mock him because of his clumsiness.

Ils se moquent souvent de lui à cause de ses maladresses.

Definition: To express contempt or disapproval in an ironic manner.

Example Sentence: She mocked her rival's efforts sarcastically.

Elle a moqué les efforts de son rival avec sarcasme.

Definition: To pretend not to take something seriously.

Example Sentence: He seems to mock the seriousness of the situation.

Il semble moquer la gravité de la situation.

Etymology/Origin: The word 'mock' comes from the old verb 'moquer', which means to make fun of or tease.

Phrase: to make fun of someone

Meaning: To express contempt or derision towards someone.

se moquer de quelqu'un

Phrase: to make mockeries

Meaning: To make sarcastic or disdainful remarks.

faire des moqueries

Phrase: malicious mockery

Meaning: Taunting that aims to hurt.

moquerie malveillante

Related Word: mockery

Description: The act of mocking, taunting.

moquerie

Related Word: mocker

Description: A person who makes fun of others.

moqueur

Related Word: mockingly

Description: In a mocking manner.

moqueusement

Slang Meaning: To make fun of in a humorous way.

Example: He made a joke to lighten the mood.

Il a fait une moque pour détendre l'atmosphère.

Slang Meaning: To flatter in order to better mock.

Example: He mocked his successes while congratulating him.

Il a moqué ses succès tout en le félicitant.