HyperDic: mocking

English > 2 senses of the word mocking:
ADJECTIVEallmocking, derisive, gibelike, jeering, tauntingabusing vocally
allmocking, teasing, quizzicalplayfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
mocking > pronunciation
Soundsmaa'kihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > mocking: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningabusing vocally; expressing contempt / contempt or ridicule.
Example "her mocking smile"
Synonymsderisive, gibelike, jeering, taunting
BroaderdisrespectfulExhibiting lack of respect
Spanishburlón, irónico, irrisorio, mofador
Catalanburlaner, irònic, irrisori
Adverbsmockinglyin a disrespectful and mocking manner
mockinglyin a disrespectful jeering manner
English > mocking: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningplayfully vexing (especially by ridicule).
Synonymsteasing, quizzical
BroaderplayfulFull of fun and high spirits
Spanishburlón, irónico, sarcástico
Catalanirònic, sarcàstic

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