mocking

Verb

Present participle of mock.

Noun

(plural mockings)

action of the verb to mock

Adjective

(comparative more mocking, superlative most mocking)

derisive or contemptuous
teasing or taunting

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He studied her face with mocking eyes, and his mouth twisted into a humorless smile.
Carmen met his mocking gaze.
I think you would enjoy hearing the mocking-birds sing.
Sasha bowed his head in a mocking show of respect.
Carmen met a playful mocking gaze that reminded her of Alex.

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