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mockers

British  
/ ˈmɒkəz /

plural noun

  1. Also (Austral): put the mock on.   put the mocks oninformal to ruin the chances of success of

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Etymology

Origin of mockers

C20: perhaps from mock

Example Sentences

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“Not wishing to put the mockers on Cameron Norrie, but when did GB last have three men in the last 32 of Wimbledon, or any grand slam for that matter?”

From The Guardian

It’s likely that he meant a supreme court appeal, but either way, that didn’t stop mockers from turning “SEE YOU IN COURT” into a meme:

From The Guardian

When given a chance to do so discreetly, I’ve addressed mockers and tried to help them understand that behaving in such a way isn’t the best approach when in an uncomfortable situation.

From Time

The almost outlandish thing about “Herr, unser Herrscher” is that it does not simply take the point of view of the mourners and the mockers.

From The New Yorker

“For twenty-five years I have kept the mockers and scoffers at bay,” he says.

From The New Yorker