Both Uses of
mock
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- "How dare you!" said Ron, in mock outrage.†
Chpt 14 *
- Well, don't let us hold you up," Fred said, making a mock bow and pointing at the door.†
Chpt 29
Definition:
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(mock as in: don't mock me) make fun of (ridicule--sometimes by imitating in an exaggerated manner)
or (more rarely): just to make fun or to be ridiculous without targeting anyone as a victimeditor's notes: These senses of mockery come together when a comedian pokes fun at a politician by pretending to be the politician and saying ridiculous things.