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mock

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/mɒk/ · mock

To make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.

Meanings

verbinformal

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

Colloquial: چھیڑنا

Synonyms

ridiculeteasederideتمسخرچھیڑ چھاڑہنسی اڑانا

Antonyms

praisehonoradmireتعریفعزت دیناعزت

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.

Easily Confused With

mocking:Mocking is a form of making fun, while mocking implies a more persistent, scornful attitude.

Word Family

mockery
nounتمسخر
mocking
adjectiveتمسخر کرنے والا

See Also

💡 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.