mock
intermediateB1/mɒk/ · mock
To make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
Meanings
To make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
کسی کا یا کسی چیز کا مذاق اڑانا یا اس کا تمسخر کرنا۔
مُذاق
muzaaq
Common Collocations
- mock examination
- mock trial
- mockingly laugh
Example Sentences
They often mock his unusual style.
وہ اکثر اس کے عجیب انداز کا مذاق اڑاتے ہیں۔
Woh aksar is ke ajeeb andaaz ka muzaaq udata hain.
It's not nice to mock someone for their mistakes.
کسی کی غلطیوں کا مذاق اڑانا اچھا نہیں ہے۔
Kisi ki ghaltiyon ka muzaaq udata acha nahi hai.
The comedian mocked the politician's speech.
کامیڈین نے سیاستدان کی تقریر کا مذاق اڑایا۔
Comedian ne siyasatdaan ki taqreer ka muzaaq udaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine someone pretending to be silly - they're 'mocking' someone.
Picture a comedian imitating a famous person humorously.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وقت کا مذاق اڑاتے ہیں، دوستوں کے درمیان ہنستے ہیں۔
Waqt ka muzaaq udata hain, doston ke darmiyan hanste hain.
They mock time, laughing among friends.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہنستے ہیں جب دار پر ہوتے ہیں۔
Hanste hain jab daar par hote hain.
They laugh when on the gallows.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "mocca" — to deride
First known use: 15th century
The word 'mock' has evolved from Old English to encapsulate the idea of derision and imitation.