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    Moqueuse (en. Mocking)

    /mɔ.køz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A woman who mocks others, often in an ironic or disdainful manner.
    The mocker at the back of the classroom couldn't help but laugh at her classmates' clumsiness.
    La moqueuse au fond de la classe ne pouvait s'empêcher de rire des maladresses de ses camarades.
    A person who criticizes sharply, often to present themselves as superior.
    Mockers often enjoy belittling others to feel better about themselves.
    Les moqueuses aiment souvent rabaisser les autres pour se sentir mieux.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to mock', with the feminine suffix '-ing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make fun of
    To make jokes about someone or something.
    se moquer de
    subtle mockery
    A joke that is delicate and has an ironic undertone.
    moquerie subtile
    reflection of mockery
    A behavior that expresses contempt or disdain towards someone.
    reflet de moquerie

    Related Words

    to mock
    The act of making jokes about someone.
    moquer
    mockery
    The act of mocking, often with a sarcastic tone.
    moquerie
    mocker
    A person who mocks, generally in a more masculine way.
    moqueur

    Slang Meanings

    Crutch
    It's a crutch when she mocks her failures.
    C'est une béquille quand elle se moque de ses échecs.
    Troll
    She's a real troll on social media when she mocks others.
    Elle est un vrai troll sur les réseaux sociaux quand elle se moque des autres.