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mocking

moc·king

UK/ˈmɒkɪŋ/ US/ˈmɑkɪŋ/ fairly common

adjective

1.

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

  • “derisive laughter”
  • “a jeering crowd”
  • “her mocking smile”
  • “taunting shouts of”
  • “and”
  • “'”
2.

playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

  • “his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air” Lawrence Durrell
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Phrases

  • mocking thrush
  • mocking wren

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