Definition of
mockery has definitions from the field of theater
1
[ noun ] showing your contempt by derision

Synonyms

scoffing jeering scoff jeer

Used in print

(James Thurber, "The Future, If Any, of Comedy,"...)

The sound mockery of sheep is like the salubrious horse_laugh '' .

Related terms

derision derision mock jeer scoff

2
[ noun ] a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way

Synonyms

parody sendup charade takeoff burlesque travesty spoof pasquinade put-on lampoon

Related terms

caricature satirize spoof

3
[ noun ] (theater) humorous or satirical mimicry

Synonyms

takeoff parody

Related terms

apery take_off

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Rhymes with

crockery curry quackery thackeray bakery hickory trickery scurry

Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

mocker Mokry moocher Moser mouser Mosser Mosier Mosher Moceri Moshier

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