mockery
intermediateB2/ˈmɒkəri/ · mock-e-ry
The act of mocking or making fun of someone or something; derision.
Meanings
The act of mocking or making fun of someone or something; derision.
کسی یا کسی چیز کا مذاق اڑانا؛ تمسخر۔
مذاق
mazaq
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- mockery of authority
- mockery in comedy
- mockery and satire
Example Sentences
His mockery was evident in the way he laughed at her mistakes.
اس کا مذاق اس طریقے سے واضح تھا جس طرح اس نے اس کی غلطیوں پر ہنسا.
Us ka mazaq is tareeqay se wazeh tha jis tarah us ne us ki ghaltiyon par hansa.
The speech was filled with mockery, making the audience uncomfortable.
تقریر مذاق سے بھری ہوئی تھی، جس کی وجہ سے سامعین بے آرام ہو گئے.
Taqreer mazaq se bhari hui thi, jis ki wajah se samein be-araam ho gaye.
She couldn't handle the mockery from her peers.
وہ اپنے ساتھیوں کی مذاق کو برداشت نہیں کر سکی.
Woh apne saathiun ki mazaq ko bardasht nahi kar saki.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'mock' as in pretending, and 'ery' as a state - the state of pretending.
Imagine someone wearing a clown's nose to mock others, with exaggerated actions.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنے جھوٹ پر بھی مسکرا کر مذاق نہ بنائیں
Apne jhoot par bhi muskurakar mazaq na banain
Don't make a mockery of your own lies with a smile.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "moquerie" — to mock, to taunt
First known use: 15th century
The word 'mockery' entered the English language in the late 15th century, evolving from its use in Old French as 'moquerie,' which conveys a sense of teasing or scorn.