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Origin of mock
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English mokken, from Middle French mocquer
synonym study for mock
1. See ridicule.
OTHER WORDS FROM mock
mock·a·ble, adjectivemock·er, nounun·mocked, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use mock in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for mock
mock
/ (mɒk) /
verb
noun
adjective (prenominal)
sham or counterfeit
serving as an imitation or substitute, esp for practice purposesa mock battle; mock finals
See also mock-up
Derived forms of mock
mockable, adjectivemocker, nounmocking, noun, adjectivemockingly, adverbWord Origin for mock
C15: from Old French mocquer
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