Mocker
noun
Someone who makes fun of others in a mean way.
John is such a mocker, he always laughs at people's mistakes.
Often appears as...
- a cruel mocker
- an unforgiving mocker
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who imitates people in order to make fun of them.
He's a skilled mocker who can do funny impressions of famous people.
Often appears as...
- a skilled mocker
- a good-natured mocker
noun
One who challenges or disproves an idea or belief in a disrespectful way.
As a mocker of traditional norms, he faced a lot of hostility from the conservative community.
Often appears as...
- a vocal mocker
- an outspoken mocker
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
noun
Someone who makes fun of others in a mean way.
John is such a mocker, he always laughs at people's mistakes.
Often appears as...
- a cruel mocker
- an unforgiving mocker
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who imitates people in order to make fun of them.
He's a skilled mocker who can do funny impressions of famous people.
Often appears as...
- a skilled mocker
- a good-natured mocker
noun
One who challenges or disproves an idea or belief in a disrespectful way.
As a mocker of traditional norms, he faced a lot of hostility from the conservative community.
Often appears as...
- a vocal mocker
- an outspoken mocker
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'mocker' suggests disapproval and conveys a lack of kindness in humor.
Don't be a mocker; it's hurtful, not funny.
Pro Tip 2/3Bullying Link
'Mocker' often describes a bully-like behavior, which can lead to others feeling excluded or hurt.
The teacher reprimanded the mocker for hurting his classmate's feelings.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
A 'mocker' may not realize the emotional impact of their actions on others.
She stopped talking to the mocker after realizing his comments were mean-spirited.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'mocker' suggests disapproval and conveys a lack of kindness in humor.
Don't be a mocker; it's hurtful, not funny.
Pro Tip 2/3Bullying Link
'Mocker' often describes a bully-like behavior, which can lead to others feeling excluded or hurt.
The teacher reprimanded the mocker for hurting his classmate's feelings.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
A 'mocker' may not realize the emotional impact of their actions on others.
She stopped talking to the mocker after realizing his comments were mean-spirited.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'mocker' suggests disapproval and conveys a lack of kindness in humor.
Don't be a mocker; it's hurtful, not funny.
Pro Tip 2/3Bullying Link
'Mocker' often describes a bully-like behavior, which can lead to others feeling excluded or hurt.
The teacher reprimanded the mocker for hurting his classmate's feelings.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
A 'mocker' may not realize the emotional impact of their actions on others.
She stopped talking to the mocker after realizing his comments were mean-spirited.
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Quote examples
Lawrence Osborne
British Novelist
The drinker is a Dionysiac, a dancer who sits still, a mocker. He doesn't need your seriousness or your regard. He just needs a little quiet music and a gentle freedom from priests.
Quote examples
Lawrence Osborne
British Novelist
The drinker is a Dionysiac, a dancer who sits still, a mocker. He doesn't need your seriousness or your regard. He just needs a little quiet music and a gentle freedom from priests.
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