{Mocking thrush} (Zo["o]l.), any species of the genus
{Harporhynchus}, as the brown thrush ({Harporhynchus
rufus}).
{Mocking wren} (Zo["o]l.), any American wren of the genus {Thryothorus}, esp. {Thryothorus Ludovicianus}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Möcking — Stadt Breckerfeld Koordinaten … Deutsch Wikipedia
mocking — index caustic, cynical, disdainful Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
mocking — [[t]mɒ̱kɪŋ[/t]] ADJ GRADED A mocking expression or mocking behaviour indicates that you think someone or something is stupid or inferior. She gave a mocking smile... Behind the mocking laughter lurks a growing sense of unease. Syn: scornful,… … English dictionary
Mocking — Mock Mock, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Mocked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Mocking}.] [F. moquer, of uncertain origin; cf. OD. mocken to mumble, G. mucken, OSw. mucka.] 1. To imitate; to mimic; esp., to mimic in sport, contempt, or derision; to deride by mimicry … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mocking — Mock Objekte werden in der testgetriebenen Softwareentwicklung „Dummy“ Objekte genannt, die als Platzhalter für echte Objekte innerhalb von Unit Tests verwendet werden. Es ist nicht immer möglich oder erwünscht, ein einzelnes Objekt vollkommen… … Deutsch Wikipedia
mocking — mock|ing [ makıŋ ] adjective showing that you think someone or something is stupid: His tone was coldly mocking. a mocking smile ╾ mock|ing|ly adverb: He raised one eyebrow mockingly … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
mocking — UK [ˈmɒkɪŋ] / US [ˈmɑkɪŋ] adjective showing that you think someone or something is stupid His tone was coldly mocking. a mocking smile Derived word: mockingly adverb … English dictionary
mocking — adj. Mocking is used with these nouns: ↑eyebrow, ↑grin, ↑laugh, ↑laughter, ↑smile, ↑tone, ↑voice … Collocations dictionary
mocking — mock ► VERB 1) tease scornfully; ridicule. 2) mimic contemptuously. ► ADJECTIVE 1) not authentic or real. 2) (of an examination, battle, etc.) arranged for training or practice. ► NOUN (mocks) Brit. informal … English terms dictionary
mocking — adjective 1. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule (Freq. 1) derisive laughter a jeering crowd her mocking smile taunting shouts of coward and sissy • Syn: ↑derisive, ↑gibelike, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
