Crossword clue

Mocking crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Mocking”, from 3–12 letters. The most likely answer is DERISIVE.

Top answer DERISIVE 8 letters · Expressing contempt

All answers for “Mocking”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
WRY 3 Drily humorous
6-letter answers
IRONIC 6 Using irony
7-letter answers
JEERING 7 Shouting mockingly
TEASING 7 Joking at someone's expense
8-letter answers
DERISIVE Best match 8 Expressing contempt
SCORNFUL 8 Showing contempt
SNEERING 8 Contemptuous
SARDONIC 8 Grimly mocking
TAUNTING 8 Provoking with insults
SCOFFING 8 Speaking scornfully
DERISORY 8 Mocking, ridiculous
9-letter answers
SARCASTIC 9 Scornfully ironic
SATIRICAL 9 Ridiculing through humour
QUIZZICAL 9 Mildly teasing
10-letter answers
RIDICULING 10 Making fun of
12-letter answers
CONTEMPTUOUS 12 Showing contempt

What does “Mocking” mean?

An adjective or present participle meaning ridiculing or scornfully teasing, or imitating contemptuously.

Solving tip

Look for adjectives like DERISIVE, SCORNFUL, SARCASTIC, SARDONIC and SNEERING. Participle forms include TAUNTING, JEERING and RIDICULING.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Mocking"?

The most likely answer is DERISIVE (8 letters) — Expressing contempt. Other common answers are SCORNFUL (8), SNEERING (8), SARCASTIC (9), SARDONIC (8).

How many letters are in the answer to "Mocking"?

Answers to "Mocking" range from 3–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.