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mock vs poke fun

poke fun vs mock

mock is a noun but poke fun is not a noun.

mock is an adjective but poke fun is not an adjective.

mock and poke fun both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mock Yes Yes Yes No
poke fun No No Yes No
As verbs, poke fun is a hyponym of mock; that is, poke fun is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mock:
  • mock: treat with contempt
  • poke fun: subject to laughter or ridicule
Other hyponyms of mock include bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit, blackguard, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, rib, ridicule, roast, deride.
mock (noun) poke fun (noun)
the act of mocking or ridiculing
mock (adjective) poke fun (adjective)
constituting a copy or imitation of something
mock (verb) poke fun (verb)
treat with contempt subject to laughter or ridicule
imitate with mockery and derision
Difference between mock and poke fun

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