mock
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4.3
- adjective
- /mɑk/
:
simulado
- "Tamara, what do you want from me?" He spoke with a mock seriousness that made me smile.
- a mock trial
- a mock debate
- a mock jury
And it's this kind of mock suede type fabric again.
- And it's this kind of mock suede type fabric again.
- They called it roll neck because they're British, but it's like a mock neck, I'd say.
- This is the mock neck puffer jacket you guys can see zip it up.
- So the language of course is mock heroic.
Examples
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We organized a mock interview session to prepare for job applications.
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His voice became low and filled with mock gravity: "Ol' Joe Smith?"
Fiction book (1990) -
The Hunt is a mock war.
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So the language of course is mock heroic.
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Also, for convenience reasons, we used college students as our mock trial participants.
Academic text (2002) -
We're holding a mock trial, and you're the guest of honor.
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"And get rid of my unemployment fat?" Sandy asked, adding mock shock to her voice.
Fiction book (1992) -
The teacher assigns the task of creating a mock trial opening statement.
Academic text (2014) -
"Why, Mr. Wilson," she said with mock sternness, "I'm surprised at you!"
Fiction book (1992) -
"Really," Rita said in mock disapproval, "I think Michael acts more grown-up than you."
Fiction book (1993)
Synonyms
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3.7
Imaginary and made to seem real for play or stories
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7.7
Copying something to make fun of it
Made to seem real to trick people
Pretended to be true to make others believe it
Very similar in looks to another person or thing, often made to copy it
Compounds
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4.3
A sweater or top with a short tight collar that stands up and does not fold over
- South African
A shrub with a thick, fleshy stem and bright pink and white flowers that bloom after the leaves fall
A short soft collar that stands up around the neck and is sewn to the top
How Authentic
Surface Forms
Etymology
The adjective mock comes from the old French moquer 'to make fun' and now means 'pretend' or 'not real', as in a mock battle or mock trial done for practice. So calling something mock says it copies the real thing but is only for show or rehearsal.