adjective / noun
mock
Made as an imitation of something genuine.
Students practice their arguments during a mock trial in class.
Etymology
The older verb concerned ridicule or derision. Through imitation used in mockery, mock developed the adjective sense of a substitute made to resemble the real thing.
More examples
- She raises her eyebrows in mock surprise.
- The firefighters stage a mock rescue to test their equipment.
- The jacket has mock pockets that do not open.
Forms
mock · mocks